Software Engineer IV & Tech Lead

Virtual Benefits Administrator

1d•Remote

About The Position

Build the systems that power healthcare — and make them smarter We Build the Plumbing That Keeps Healthcare Running Healthcare tech isn’t flashy. But the problems? They’re complex. High-stakes. And actually worth solving. Billions of dollars move through systems like ours — governed by rules, integrations, and data that have real consequences when things break. At VBA, we’re taking that complexity and turning it into intelligent, scalable systems that adapt, automate, and improve how healthcare works. If you want to work on real systems, real scale, and real impact — keep reading. What’s Happening Inside Engineering at VBA We’re not maintaining a legacy system. We’re actively evolving our platform — combining modern cloud architecture, strong engineering practices, and AI to build what’s next. Engineers here are working on: Expanding enterprise SaaS applications — real product development, not maintenance AWS-native architecture (containers, serverless, scalable systems) AI-powered capabilities embedded into real workflows Event-driven and automation-first systems Internal tooling that makes engineers more effective This is platform evolution mode, not maintenance mode. The Role You’ll work on the core platform that powers multiple enterprise SaaS applications — building the APIs, services, and data systems that everything else depends on. This is not a ticket factory role. You’ll design and build scalable systems, solve meaningful technical problems, and contribute to the architecture of a platform used by major healthcare organizations. You’ll also collaborate closely with our AI engineering team to embed intelligent capabilities directly into our applications — helping evolve traditional enterprise software into smarter, more adaptive systems. Translation: You help build the engine — and what you build becomes the foundation others rely on. The kind of work where people don’t always see it — but everything breaks if it’s not done right. This is the kind of role where strong engineers do their best work — and where “rockstar” shows up in execution, not noise. What You’ll Actually Do You’ll work on the core platform that powers VBA’s applications. Day-to-day, that looks like: Build APIs, backend services, and data-driven functionality Own work from design → development → release → iteration Partner with Product, QA, and Tech Leads to deliver aligned outcomes Contribute to system design and technical discussions within your team Write clean, maintainable, production-ready code Support strong engineering practices (code reviews, testing, documentation, release readiness) This role is grounded in execution + ownership + collaboration — not siloed development. Technical Leadership (Tech Lead Expectations) At this level, you’re not just contributing — you’re helping drive how the team operates and delivers. You’ll act as a Tech Lead within your pod, providing clarity, direction, and technical leadership while staying hands-on. What That Looks Like Lead a single engineering pod — ensuring clarity, alignment, and high-quality delivery Partner closely with Product, QA, Operations, and the Scrum Master to plan work, manage flow, and remove blockers early Build clarity within the team — ensuring priorities, requirements, and definitions of done are well understood Facilitate technical discussions, design sessions, and architectural decisions Represent your team in conversations with Engineering Management (progress, risks, tradeoffs) Support sprint execution — helping estimate work and maintain predictable delivery Coordinate cross-team collaboration when systems or dependencies overlap How You Lead Act as an advocate for the team — helping reduce noise, protect focus, and keep work moving Guide team discussions and support strong, collaborative decision-making Uphold engineering standards across code quality, testing, security, and documentation Help raise the bar — not by control, but by influence and example What This Role Is — and Isn’t This is a Tech Lead role — not a people manager. You guide technically and operationally, but do not manage performance or compensation You act as a mentor, advisor, and facilitator — not a direct manager You help increase the impact and effectiveness of the team’s work Day-to-Day Leadership Activities Supporting engineers through regular check-ins, unblocking, and technical guidance Partnering with your Engineering Manager to stay aligned on team health and delivery Ensuring strong adherence to code review and pull request practices Acting as an insulator — reducing distractions and protecting team focus Maintaining visibility into work progress, risks, and delivery expectations What’s Happening Inside Engineering at VBA We’re not maintaining a legacy system. We’re evolving our platform — combining modern cloud architecture, strong engineering practices, and AI to build what’s next. Expanding enterprise SaaS applications AWS-native architecture AI embedded into real workflows Event-driven and automation-first systems Internal tooling and developer experience improvements This is platform evolution mode, not maintenance mode. Who You Are You might not call yourself a rockstar — but you consistently show up like one. You’re a strong engineer — the kind of developer other engineers trust, respect, and want on their team. You’re not loud for the sake of it — but when it comes to delivering real, high-quality work, you stand out. You take ownership. You solve real problems. You make the team better. You don’t just write code — you think about how it scales, how it’s used, and how it holds up over time. You’re the engineer people want in the room when things get complicated. 👉 To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Wonderlic Select Assessment. https://apply.select.wonderlic.com/CFJYXU/VBA [https://apply.select.wonderlic.com/CFJYXU/VBA]

Requirements

8–12+ years building production software on modern web or SaaS platforms
Expert-level C# / .NET — you've built real backend services and APIs, not just tutorials
Proven technical leadership — you've guided engineers, improved code quality, and made teams better
Strong API design chops — RESTful APIs that power real applications and integrations, not toy projects
Deep relational database experience — schema design and shipping database changes as part of feature work
CI/CD, observability, modern deployment practices — you've worked with platform/DevOps teams and understand the full delivery pipeline
End-to-end ownership — you can take a feature from UI to API to database and ship it production-ready

Nice To Haves

Experience with distributed or event-driven systems
Exposure to AI or automation-driven features
Contributions to improving team processes or tooling
Informal mentorship or onboarding support

Responsibilities

Build APIs, backend services, and data-driven functionality
Own work from design → development → release → iteration
Partner with Product, QA, and Tech Leads to deliver aligned outcomes
Contribute to system design and technical discussions within your team
Write clean, maintainable, production-ready code
Support strong engineering practices (code reviews, testing, documentation, release readiness)
Lead a single engineering pod — ensuring clarity, alignment, and high-quality delivery
Partner closely with Product, QA, Operations, and the Scrum Master to plan work, manage flow, and remove blockers early
Build clarity within the team — ensuring priorities, requirements, and definitions of done are well understood
Facilitate technical discussions, design sessions, and architectural decisions
Represent your team in conversations with Engineering Management (progress, risks, tradeoffs)
Support sprint execution — helping estimate work and maintain predictable delivery
Coordinate cross-team collaboration when systems or dependencies overlap
Act as an advocate for the team — helping reduce noise, protect focus, and keep work moving
Guide team discussions and support strong, collaborative decision-making
Uphold engineering standards across code quality, testing, security, and documentation
Help raise the bar — not by control, but by influence and example
Supporting engineers through regular check-ins, unblocking, and technical guidance
Partnering with your Engineering Manager to stay aligned on team health and delivery
Ensuring strong adherence to code review and pull request practices
Acting as an insulator — reducing distractions and protecting team focus
Maintaining visibility into work progress, risks, and delivery expectations

Benefits

Remote/Hybrid Schedules (depending on job role)
12 Paid Holidays
Responsible Time Off
Volunteerism Day
Paid Parental Leave: 2 Weeks: Bonding Leave 10 Weeks: Supplemental Medical Leave (for Birthing Parents Only)
Life insurance-$500,000 guaranteed issue
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
Broadband Reimbursement up to $120
Health Insurance (2-Medical Plan Options)
Dental and vision coverage also subsidized by VBA
Employee Assistance Program