Lead Senior Software Engineer

Dane Street; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Remote workspace stipend

Job summary

Dane Street is seeking a backend engineer in the Washington, DC area to own projects end-to-end—from design through deployment and ongoing support. You will build and maintain backend systems and APIs, and integrate with third-party platforms to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Strong Python and AWS experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong backend engineering experience (preferably in Python).
• Experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations.
• Automation, scripting, and process optimization experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver independently.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end: design, development, deployment, and ongoing support
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs
• Integrate with third-party platforms and external services
• Develop automation workflows to streamline internal processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

AWS

REST APIs

Automation

Project management

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

CDK

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end: design, development, deployment, and ongoing support
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs
• Integrate with third-party platforms and external services
• Develop automation workflows to streamline internal processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Strong backend engineering experience (preferably in Python)
• Experience working with AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification (e.g., Cloud Practitioner or higher)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK)
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and serverless systems
• Experience working in a startup or small team environment
• Exposure to data pipelines, ETL workflows, or AI/ML integrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
• Frontend or full-stack capabilities
• Experience integrating with SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe, NetSuite, etc.)

Benefits

Join our team at Dane Street and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and peace of mind. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Additionally, we offer voluntary life insurance options for you, your spouse, and your children. We also offer other voluntary benefits which include hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident indemnity, and pet insurance plans. Employees receive basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Our generous paid time off policy ensures you have time to relax and recharge, while our 401k plan with a company match helps you plan for your future. Apple equipment and a media stipend are provided for remote workspace.

About Dane Street

A fast-paced, Inc. 500 Company with a high-performance culture, is seeking insightful forward-thinking professionals. We process over 200,000 insurance claims annually for leading national and regional Workers’ Compensation, Disability, Auto, and Group Health Carriers, Third-Party Administrators, Managed Care Organizations, Employers, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. We provide customized Independent Medical Exams and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in reaching the appropriate medical determination as part of the claims management process.