Lead Software Engineer - Cloud & Application Development
About The Position
Liberty Dental Plan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of modern enterprise applications. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development and requires experience in full-stack application development, cloud technologies, and production support. The engineer will mentor developers, collaborate with business and technical teams, and deliver high-quality solutions using Microsoft Azure, .NET technologies, and modern front-end frameworks. The position involves leading and mentoring software engineers; partnering with product owners, stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams; and providing technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural recommendations. The role also designs, develops, and maintains enterprise applications and interfaces, builds APIs and cloud-based solutions, and translates business requirements into implementation plans. The engineer will design and develop cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure, implement and support Azure OpenAI and other AI-driven capabilities, and improve application performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Production responsibilities include monitoring application health, troubleshooting issues, supporting incident response and root-cause analysis, and ensuring adherence to security, compliance, and operational best practices. This is a remote role for employees based in the United States. Employees must be available during Pacific Time business hours. The work environment is collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Liberty Dental Plan does not offer relocation assistance or employment sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of software development experience, or equivalent.
- Experience leading software engineering teams and collaborating across functional groups to deliver projects.
- Professional experience developing applications using C# .NET/.NET Core, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure.
- Professional experience building user interfaces using React or Angular (version 2 or later) within the past two years.
- Experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting issues, and implementing proactive solutions.
- Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise applications.
- Availability to work Pacific Time business hours.
- Must be based in the United States; the employer is unable to support work arrangements outside the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the healthcare industry; dental experience is preferred.
- Experience with cloud-native architecture and application modernization.
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong understanding of application performance monitoring and optimization.
- Experience with Azure OpenAI and AI integration; highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor software engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule.
- Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and make architectural recommendations for scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
- Build and enhance responsive user interfaces using React or Angular 2+.
- Develop and integrate APIs, services, and cloud-based solutions to support business objectives.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
- Design and develop cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure.
- Implement and support Azure OpenAI and AI-driven capabilities within enterprise applications.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security in cloud environments.
- Collaborate on cloud architecture and application modernization initiatives.
- Support production applications and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
- Monitor application health and performance to minimize downtime and improve user experience.
- Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and operational best practices.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through Anthem, with multiple plan options, including an HDHP with HSA eligibility.
- Employer-paid dental insurance and low-cost vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting, employer match, Roth option, and access to professional financial advice.
- Short-term disability and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave with rollover options, 10 paid company holidays, and a wellness day.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee perks program.
- Flexible work options for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
