Lead Developer, Software Development Engineering

Merative; Ireland; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Health plan

Pension contributions

Bike2work program

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Merative is seeking a Lead Developer - Full Stack to drive engineering excellence across content management, API delivery, integration services, and platform reliability. This hands‑on role focuses on modernizing a product portfolio and mentoring teams.

You will work across content publishing workflows, API platforms, clinical data integration, and operational reliability in a dynamic health tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on software development experience and technical leadership experience.
• Strong hands‑on capability across frontend engineering, backend services, RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud services, automated testing, CI/CD, security, observability, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack solutions across frontend, backend, APIs, integration services, data flows, and observability.
• Modernize content management and publishing capabilities.
• Build and maintain RESTful and FHIR APIs, SMART on FHIR workflows, authentication, authorization, and secure data exchange.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and operational readiness.
• Participate in technical design reviews, architecture spikes, proofs of concept.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Clinical, Content, and DevOps teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contractors.
• Contribute to technical shaping, sizing, and estimation of new work.

Skills

Java

Azure

React

CSS

Hands-on software development

Technical leadership

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Figma

Claude design

Loveable

Job description

• Proven expertise in Java, Azure, React, CSS

Healthcare providers, poison control centers, and government departments need trusted evidence to protect patients and public health. Universities need reliable resources to educate the clinicians of tomorrow, while pharmaceutical organizations and health plans need timely insights to advance their work.

Micromedex by Merative has been trusted by users around the world for over 50 years:

Patient Safety: Impartial and curated clinical evidence that’s continually reviewed and updated to inform safe decision-making at the point of care and optimal patient outcomes.

Clinical Efficiency: Innovative search functionality for fast insights, and seamless workflow integration in electronic health records (EHR) for clinical efficiency and enhanced digital maturity of your organization.

Organizational Performance: Trusted resources on a single platform to enhance clinician experience, with tools to manage medication costs and support patient satisfaction, including HCAHPS scores.

We are hiring a Lead Developer - Full Stack to drive engineering excellence across content management, API delivery, integration services, and platform reliability. This role focuses on hands‑on full‑stack development and technical leadership within a modernizing product portfolio, supporting content publishing workflows, API platforms, clinical data integration, and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack solutions across frontend applications, backend services, APIs, integration services, data flows, and observability
• Contribute to modernization of content management and publishing capabilities
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, FHIR APIs, SMART on FHIR workflows, authentication, authorization, and secure data exchange
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and operational readiness
• Participate in technical design reviews, architecture spikes, proofs of concept
• Collaborate across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Clinical, Content, and DevOps teams
• Mentor junior engineers and contractors
• Contribute to technical shaping, sizing, and estimation of new work

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of hands‑on software development experience and technical leadership experience
• Strong hands‑on capability across modern frontend engineering, backend services, RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud services, automated testing, CI/CD, security, observability, and production support
• Proven expertise in Java, Azure, React, CSS
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influence skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with healthcare interoperability, EHR integration, and secure APIs
• Expertise with Figma, Claude design, Loveable

Compensation

The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.

Min – Max :

€75,808.00 - €113,712.00 (EUR)

Benefits

The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.

• Vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Paid leave benefits
• Health plan cover through Irish Life Health
• Employer and employee pension contributions
• Bike2work program/benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.