Lead Software Development Engineer

Sapiens•Cedar Rapids, IA

14h•Remote

About The Position

Sapiens is on the lookout for a Lead Software Development Engineer to become a key player in our North America team. Reporting to the Technical Director, this role serves as a senior technical expert, operating independently to deliver high-impact internal consulting services with a primary focus on advanced software development initiatives. The Lead Software Development Engineer is responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of software solutions. This role evaluates, configures, and adapts implementation and integration requirements to align with client-provided software systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Responsibilities also include monitoring system performance using diagnostic tools to analyze trends, system loads, and growth patterns, as well as delivering training to internal stakeholders and external clients on software functionality and best practices. The Lead Software Development Engineer provides cross-functional technical support, troubleshooting complex software issues and reviewing application specifications to identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization. While this role does not include direct people management responsibilities, it plays a key role in mentoring and guiding junior software engineers through technical leadership and knowledge sharing. Additionally, this position supports clients throughout implementation, integration, and acceptance testing, and participates in an on-call rotation to support outsourced clients during off-hours processing as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated and verifiable experience with full lifecycle software development of a complex application. This should include experience developing software requirements, producing design specification, writing high quality software, unit testing, software implementation and integration, and software maintenance and support.
Years of Experience: Requires 10 years of programming and/or analysis or related experience
Have an excellent knowledge of programming to include:
Over five years of professional experience in developing with the Broadcom 2E (Synon) case tool.
Over five years of professional experience in COBOL programming.
Over five years of professional experience working on IBM i, System i, iSeries, and AS400 platforms
Over five years of professional experience in the Life Insurance industry
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and possess strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Skilled in understanding complex topics and customizing communication based on the target audience.
Strong organizational capabilities, able to handle multiple tasks concurrently while meeting deadlines efficiently and accurately.
Flexible to work extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences through both written and verbal communication across different settings.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude, be self-driven, adaptable, and a collaborative team player
Committed to preserving the confidentiality and integrity of proprietary business information, both for the company and its clients.
Experienced working within a distributed team environment.
Strong ability to manage high-pressure timelines and motivate team members to deliver projects on time
Skilled in managing and prioritizing multiple projects while addressing concurrent customer demands.
Responsibility for managing the development activities:
Committed to fulfilling customer-defined objectives and delivering the expected outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management is highly desirable.
Experience working with relational databases is a major plus.
Insurance industry experience and/or experience with ACORD or other insurance interface standards are a major plus.
Experience providing technical consulting services is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilizes Broadcom 2E, COBOL, and IBMi Control Language to develop, modify, and maintain software products and client applications.
Works alongside engineering groups to implement seamless integration of Java and XML based development frameworks.
Supports multiple project lifecycles by providing development, troubleshooting, and system maintenance expertise.
Capable of analyzing and aligning program components to ensure cohesive application behavior in line with requirements.
Experienced in creating detailed documentation for program design, code implementation, and ongoing maintenance and support.
Successfully delivers mission-critical projects, maintaining high standards of client satisfaction throughout the process.
Possesses a strong understanding of the relationship between software and hardware components.
Adheres to departmental guidelines and procedures to ensure well-informed decision-making in various contexts.
Leverages experience and critical thinking to identify solutions for moderately complex issues.
Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to detect problems and offer solution recommendations.
Excellent in client engagement, effective communication (both verbal and written), decision-making, and fostering a client-focused mindset.
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
Supports team growth by developing and cross-training members in both technical and business areas to ensure consistent, high-level performance.
Drives the adoption of Sapiens development methodologies and monitors compliance to ensure consistency and quality.