Engineering Team Lead

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 117,600 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to oversee the development lifecycle and ensure best practices in software systems architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating scalable solutions and integrating AI technologies. You will manage a team of engineers, guiding them through complex projects while promoting an inclusive work environment. This role offers a competitive salary range of $117,600 to $206,000, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in architecture, microservices, and distributed systems required.
• Strong programming skills in multiple technologies required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable software systems.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills

Architectural design

Microservices

C#

JavaScript

Python

CI/CD

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will play a key part in the success of an engineering team, balancing technical and leadership responsibilities. You will manage the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of complex software solutions, ensuring excellence in design, development, and deployment. You will support and continually improve team dynamics by promoting a healthy work environment, offering constructive feedback, resolving conflicts, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing mindset, continuous integration, deployment practices (CI/CD), application security.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Participate in regular retrospectives for development teams to review processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coach, mentor, and provide a direct point of contact for engineers and bridge results combining engineering and leadership.
• Lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the development lifecycle, exploring solutions such as automated code generation, and intelligent testing frameworks.
• Interface with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Architecture team, Practice Managers, CloudOps, and Security teams on project status, progress, and potential risks.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable, complex software solutions, with hands‑on experience in architecture, microservices, and distributed systems required.
• Skilled in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, application security, code review standards, implementing and testing best practices required.
• Strong programming skills and hands‑on experience in multiple programming technologies such as C#, .Net Core, Python, Angular, and JavaScript required.
• Experience working with cloud platforms including Azure and AWS required, exposure to Databricks preferred.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, with the ability to break down complex projects, manage timelines, and proactively identify and mitigate risks required.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.