Principal .NET/React Engineer (Healthcare Claims)

Sparq

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves leading backend engineering for a healthcare claims platform, designing and building scalable .NET microservices architectures. The engineer will also architect and develop React front-end experiences, design and govern AWS cloud architecture, and oversee database design and optimization. A key aspect of the role is leveraging AI tools to streamline tasks and improve work quality, as well as leading DevOps and CI/CD practices. The position requires defining and enforcing code quality standards, monitoring and maintaining production system health, designing data ingestion pipelines, and serving as the technical authority for the engineering pod. The role also involves partnering with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and driving sprint-based delivery within an agile framework.

Requirements

• Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
• Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
• Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
• Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
• Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
• Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
• Full understanding of the software development life cycle
• Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech

Responsibilities

• Lead backend engineering for a healthcare claims platform, designing and building scalable .NET microservices architectures that support complex claims processing workflows and reimbursement cycles
• Architect and develop React front-end experiences using Tailwind CSS and modern component libraries, delivering intuitive, high-performance interfaces for healthcare users
• Design and govern AWS cloud architecture across serverless and containerized services — including Lambda, Fargate, and App Runner — ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment to enterprise standards
• Oversee database design and optimization across AWS Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redis, balancing relational and NoSQL data management strategies to meet performance and compliance requirements
• Actively leverage AI tools to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
• Lead DevOps and CI/CD practices including Docker containerization, AWS CDK infrastructure-as-code, CodePipeline automation, and blue/green deployment strategies
• Define and enforce code quality standards across the engineering pod, implementing testing strategies using XUnit and Playwright alongside OWASP security practices
• Monitor and maintain production system health leveraging NLog, CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail, and WAF, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact end users
• Design robust data ingestion pipelines capable of handling multiple data feed types, ensuring data integrity and traceability across the claims platform
• Serve as the technical authority for the engineering pod, mentoring developers, leading code reviews, and making sound architectural decisions aligned with business objectives
• Partner with product, QA, and business stakeholders to translate healthcare claims requirements into technical solutions, communicating trade-offs and architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Drive sprint-based delivery within an agile framework, maintaining development velocity while upholding engineering standards through go-live and beyond

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Robust benefits package
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Substantial PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
• Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
• Remote or hybrid work options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed