Lead Engineer Software - Full Stack Technical Lead (Remote)

Purpose

Performs complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications.
• Performs and leads the detail technical design, coding, code review and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications.
• Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation.
• Complies with hardware and software systems standards and procedures.
• Delivers large systems for tens of thousands of users.
• Ensures compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies.
• Understanding of architectural practices and design.
• Identifies gaps in requirements and solves problems for the supporting staff.
• Identifies sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the project.
• Led the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implements risk mitigation actions.
• Develops ways to improve performance and increase system availability.
• Provides recommendations to infuse new technology.
• Compiles, assesses, and reports data results from software testing and analysis.
• Supports the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project.
• Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers.
• Confers with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• Experience: 8 years' Software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs): Strong healthcare domain knowledge with deep understanding of ITS claims processing is a MUST. Deep Understanding Facets integration components and Data models. Deep understanding of API/Microservices, Facets FXI services. Ability to troubleshoot Facets core Batch and Surround ETL jobs. Good understanding of Facets Membership and Claims architecture. Knowledge of database technologies mainly Oracle and SQL server. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, etc.). Knowledge of Java programming. Knowledge on Microservices. Basic knowledge of IBM MQ is a plus. Basic knowledge of mainframe (AS400) formats and technologies is a plus. Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers to provide insight into delivering business value and meeting objectives. Decomposes functional and technical requirements into project activities and tasks and provides conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution. Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies; introduces and recommends industry best practices and standards for the project. Evaluates and assists in the selection and procurement of hardware and software technologies and serves as a mentor for junior developers. Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation. Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure). Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.). Knowledge of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests. Experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework. Experience with deploying a global application and configuration management. Reviewing the work of other developers and providing feedback. Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise. Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospective. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.