Job Description
Role Overview
The Lead Software Engineer is a senior, hands-on individual contributor — the
most experienced engineer on the team. This is not a people management role.
The Lead sets the technical standard from within the codebase: writing and
shipping production code daily, owning the hardest problems, making
architecture calls, and elevating peers through code reviews, pair
programming, and technical guidance. Beyond direct delivery, the Lead
collaborates with stakeholders to shape requirements, drives adoption of AI-
assisted development tools, and ensures the team delivers scalable, secure,
high-quality software across the full stack.
Key Responsibilities
* Write, review, and ship production-quality code daily across the full stack — backend services, APIs, and frontend features
* Own the most complex, high-impact features and systems end-to-end: from design and implementation through deployment and production support
* Debug and resolve complex production issues, performance bottlenecks, and architectural problems directly in the codebase
* Set the bar for code quality, test coverage, and engineering rigor through your own contributions, not just through direction
* Stay current with evolving technologies, frameworks, and AI tooling by applying them hands-on in daily work
* Develop and enhance responsive UI components using modern JavaScript frameworks (Svelte, React, or similar) and integrate with backend APIs
* Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access patterns for performance and maintainability
* Build observability into services: logging, monitoring, and alerting for production systems
* Drive architectural decisions across the Clinician Nexus suite: system design, API design, microservices, scalability, reliability, and security
* Identify, evaluate, and advocate for new technologies and engineering best practices based on direct hands-on assessment
* Lead and participate in code reviews and design reviews, ensuring consistent standards across the team
* Act as a technical bridge between product, design, and engineering — translating business needs into sound technical solutions
* Actively leverage AI-assisted development tools (code generation, test generation, documentation automation) and promote their responsible use across the team
* Apply critical judgment to validate AI-generated outputs for correctness, quality, and security
* Identify opportunities to integrate AI capabilities directly into product workflows and platform features
* Elevate the team through hands-on mentorship: pair programming, code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
* Serve as a technical resource for teammates tackling difficult problems — accessible, generous with knowledge, and focused on growing team capability
* Contribute to a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
* Collaborate with product, UX, and other stakeholders — participating in standups, sprint planning, and design meetings as a technical voice
* Create and maintain technical documentation: architecture decisions, runbooks, and user story specs
* Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) as a standard part of delivery
* Champion test coverage and quality-first engineering practices across all work
* Use AI tools to accelerate test generation, refactoring, and debugging workflows
**Required Qualifications**
* 10+ years of software engineering experience with deep, active expertise in full-stack development and complex system design — including recent, daily hands-on coding in production environments
* Minimum 4 years of experience operating at a lead or senior level: setting technical direction, mentoring peers, and owning architecture decisions as an individual contributor
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience; Master's degree is a plus
* Proven track record delivering in Agile environments with a strong command of the full SDLC
* Demonstrated experience in architecting and delivering large-scale, cloud-based applications
* Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and a track record of applying them effectively in daily engineering work
* Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to drive complex technical initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving organization
* Exceptional attention to detail and client service orientation
* Flexible and adaptable under tight deadlines or shifting priorities
* Collaborative team player with experience in virtual and matrixed environments
* Deep expertise in .NET / C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, and .NET Core
* Strong backend proficiency in RESTful API and gRPC service design, microservices, and event-driven architecture
* Solid frontend capabilities in HTML, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, and modern frameworks (Svelte, React, or similar)
* Experience with MSSQL / SQL Server 2018+, PostgreSQL, and/or Aurora-compatible databases (data modeling, indexing, performance tuning)
* Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (Azure experience a plus)
* Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar) and DevSecOps practices
* Strong command of software design patterns: MVC, SOLID, Domain-Driven Design
* Experience with authentication/authorization frameworks (Auth0, OAuth, SSO)
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and integrating AI capabilities into engineering workflows
Plus Factors
* Experience in health care technology, workforce analytics, or SaaS platform development
* Familiarity with GitHub Advanced Security / DevSecOps practices
* Experience with event-driven or distributed systems at scale
* Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
* Svelte / Kendo / Telerik UI components
* ChartIO and amCharts
* Cypress or similar end-to-end testing frameworks
* IIS Web Server configuration
* Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
* Event streaming or messaging systems
**Compensation And Benefits**
* Base salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 annually
* Competitive total compensation package
* Medical and dental coverage at no premium cost for employees
* 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plans
* Flexible spending accounts
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Company-paid holidays
* Gender-neutral parental leave
* Bereavement and pet leave
* Continuing education and professional accreditation sponsorship
* Life and AD&D insurance
* Short- and long-term disability
* Employee assistance program
* Mental health support program
Additional Information
* This is a fully remote position with no onsite requirement
* The role is based in a virtual environment with experience in matrixed teams expected
* Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to academic achievements, skills and experience