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Lead Software Engineer 5

Lead Software Engineer 5

Expert Technology ServicesDenver, CO, United States
2 days ago
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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the design, development and support of new and existing software applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Acts as a subject matter expert in one of the following areas : front-end user interface design

and implementation, middleware configuration and development, or back-end service layer

design and development.

  • Leads development projects across predominantly Java-based technologies.
  • Manages the successful delivery of projects - requires the ability to plan, coordinate and lead
  • activities across the full delivery lifecycle.

  • Works closely with the department's project managers, business analysts, architects and
  • software engineers, as well as communicating with key project stakeholders.

  • Works closely with peer team leaders; ensures the structured and coordinated planning of your
  • team's development.

  • Supports and guides developers at the coding level.
  • Responsible for the full development lifecycle of business applications developed using a
  • micro-services architecture.

  • Ensures projects adhere to the IT department's documented development methodology,
  • policies, procedures, and security guidelines.

  • Provides direct technical support to software engineers.
  • Participates in code reviews.
  • Leads design meetings and work with software architects to develop the overall design of new
  • systems, modules, and data layouts.

  • Writes functional and design documentation, user requirements, unit test plans, and user
  • documentation.

  • Acts as scrum master when necessary.
  • Interfaces with and support contractors and vendors when necessary.
  • Provides input and guidance to the release management team.
  • Works directly and foster strong relationships with peer IT groups.
  • Presents product demonstrations to IT management and product stakeholders.
  • Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.
  • Occasional business travel may be required.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Expert-level knowledge in the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native data and
  • application systems using AWS services such as Lambda (Python), API Gateway, EventBridge,

    Glue, Athena, Step Functions, S3, and DynamoDB.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical design and implementation of serverless, event-driven data
  • architectures that enable scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across the enterprise.

  • Mastery of software engineering principles, programming patterns, and data engineering best
  • practices, including modular design, data modeling, and distributed processing.

  • Proven proficiency in Python, SQL, and scripting for data transformation, validation, and
  • automation; familiarity with additional languages (e.g., TypeScript, Bash) as needed for integration

    work.

  • Deep understanding of data pipeline design (ETL / ELT) and data modeling for both NoSQL
  • (DynamoDB) and relational systems (SQL Server via pymssql), with focus on performance,

    scalability, and data integrity.

  • Experienced in data quality management, including rule-based validation, reconciliation, and
  • monitoring through CloudWatch and log aggregation frameworks.

  • Strong grasp of microservices and API-first architecture, including design and deployment of
  • REST / GraphQL services for data access and consumption.

  • Demonstrated leadership in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices
  • using GitLab, and infrastructure as code (IaC) through AWS CDK or Terraform.

  • Skilled in data analytics enablement and integration with Athena, QuickSight, and downstream BI
  • tools to expose actionable insights.

  • Deep understanding of data governance, lineage, and security, ensuring compliance with HIPAA,
  • PHI, and PII handling standards across all environments.

  • Experienced in test-driven development (TDD) and test-driven data development (TDDD),
  • implementing unit, integration, and validation frameworks for reliability and auditability.

  • Provides technical direction and mentorship to engineering and data teams, fostering a culture of
  • collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning.

  • Adept at influencing design decisions across teams and communicating architectural trade-offs to
  • both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing complex issues
  • across cloud, data, and integration layers.

  • Works effectively in an Agile development environment, applying engineering best practices that
  • support iterative delivery and operational excellence.

  • Excellent time management, prioritization, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate
  • multiple parallel efforts while maintaining quality and consistency.

  • Self-starter and detail-oriented individual who drives initiatives from concept through implementation
  • with minimal supervision.

  • Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with product owners, analysts, and stakeholders
  • to ensure data solutions align with business outcomes.

  • Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and ownership, consistently delivering high-quality
  • solutions under tight timelines.

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Bachelor Degree technical computer discipline required; Computer Science degree preferred.
  • Ten (10) plus years of industry experience.
  • Previous employment in the healthcare or insurance industry preferred.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.
  • Other Competencies

  • Drive for Results - Establishes aggressive goals and takes appropriate, calculated risks to
  • achieve results. Acts with a sense of urgency regarding personal and organizational goals and

    priorities. Demonstrates discipline and does the right thing, even when it is difficult. Shows

    determination and persistence in the face of challenges.

  • Customer-Focus - Listens to understand the customer's perspective and is patient with their
  • frustrations and struggles. Anticipates customer needs and demonstrates commitment to

    exceeding their expectations. Shares ideas on how to enhance the customer experience.

    Builds rapport with customers through being empathetic and demonstrating reliability.

  • Self-Awareness - Thinks through possible outcomes and impact on others before taking
  • action. Recognizes strong emotional reactions and directs the energy into productive behavior

    and communication. Can articulate personal values and aspirations. Leverages personal

    strengths while working on managing weaknesses.

  • Valuing Others - Values and embraces the individuality of others by treating everyone with
  • dignity, respect, and compassion. Appreciates other cultures and perspectives and seeks

    common ground through listening and demonstrating empathy. Credits others for their

    contributions and accomplishments. Builds relationships across the organization through

    transparency and extending trust to others.

  • Learning Agility and Development - Seeks after and takes on challenging assignments to
  • broaden skills and perspective. Proactively seeks out resources to support personal

    development (books, articles, online resources, company resources, subject matter experts,

    etc.) Reflects on and discusses successes and failures to learn and strive for continuous

    Required Skills :

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    Additional Skills :

    Background Check : No

    Drug Screen : No

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