Principal Software Engineer

TBC Corporation•Remote - Pennsylvania, PA

About The Position

Lyric is an AI-first, platform-based healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care by preventing inaccurate payments and reducing overall waste in the healthcare ecosystem, enabling more efficient use of resources to reduce the cost of care for payers, providers, and patients. Lyric, formerly ClaimsXten, is a market leader with 35 years of pre-pay editing expertise, dedicated teams, and top technology. Lyric is proud to be recognized as 2025 Best in KLAS for Pre-Payment Accuracy and Integrity and is HI-TRUST and SOC2 certified, and a recipient of the 2025 CandE Award for Candidate Experience. Interested in shaping the future of healthcare with AI? Explore opportunities at lyric.ai/careers and drive innovation with #YouToThePowerOfAI. The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for shaping the technical direction of our products and driving the overall engineering strategy for our flagship initiatives. The position leads the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. By leveraging extensive technical expertise, the position will guide and mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure the successful implementation of full-stack solutions that meet business objectives.

Requirements

10+ years experience in software engineering, including a strong track record of leading the design and development of complex software systems, leveraging microservice architecture(s) on modern application stacks.
10+ years experience using JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#, and expertise in development frameworks and technologies.
.NET ecosystem is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Advanced technical certifications are a plus.
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability, with hands-on experience in building large-scale, distributed applications.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
Proven experience in driving technical decisions, setting technical direction, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers towards technical excellence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in development.

Responsibilities

Leads the end-to-end design and development of software solutions, including back-end and integration components
Collaborates closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements, scope, and deliverables
Provides technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
Drives architectural decisions and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software quality principles
Develops and maintains application frameworks, libraries, and reusable components to streamline development processes
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, performance optimizations, and scalability concerns
Mentors and guides engineers on technical design, coding practices, and system architecture, promoting professional growth and skill development.
Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, driving the adoption of new tools and methodologies
Conducts code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and system stability
Act as a technical evangelist, representing the Company in industry events, conferences, and technical communities, and sharing knowledge and insights.