Lead Software Developer

Octagos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagos in Houston, TX is modernizing remote cardiac monitoring with AI-powered automation, seamless EHR integrations, and high-accuracy triage of device transmissions. The Lead Software Developer will provide technical leadership, design complex systems for scalable applications, and guide teams toward best practices.

You will review code, collaborate with product owners, evaluate technologies, and ensure secure, compliant software releases.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience building large-scale software applications.
• Advanced knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, and Azure.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry best practices.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems for applications, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize features and deliverables.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for projects, considering business requirements and industry trends.
• Foster collaboration between software development teams and other departments.
• Implement strategies for load balancing and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement robust security measures within software applications, safeguarding financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and controlled deployment of software releases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practice

Skills

Large-scale apps

NET/C#

SQL

Azure

Leadership

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Lead Software Developer

Houston, TX, US

Octagos is modernizing remote cardiac monitoring with AI-powered automation, seamless EHR integrations, and accuracy proven in high-volume, real-world clinics. Atlas AI triages cardiac device transmissions to filter nonactionable alerts and highlights the events that need true clinical attention. Through our Two-Brain Approach - combining Atlas AI with IBHRE-certified cardiac device specialists - Octagos delivers 99%+ accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for near-perfect clinical performance. With fast, flexible, and zero-cost bi-directional EHR integrations, Octagos all-in-one solution helps clinics scale care efficiently without compromise. Recognized by TIME and Statista as one of the World’s Top HealthTech Companies in both 2025 and 2026, Octagos is redefining how cardiac care is delivered.

This is an in-office position located in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry best practices.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems for applications, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize features and deliverables.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for projects, considering business requirements and industry trends.
• Foster collaboration between software development teams and other departments.
• Implement strategies for load balancing and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement robust security measures within software applications, safeguarding financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and controlled deployment of software releases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practice

Required skills and qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in building large-scale software applications
• Advance knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, Azure
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering
• Professional certification
• Proven experience in a leadership role, leading software development teams in the delivery of complex projects.
• Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Eligibility to Work: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are open to sponsoring employment visas (e.g., H-1B) for qualified candidates, including transfers of existing sponsorship.