Lead Software Engineer

HiLabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical coverage

401k

Employee stock options

Relocation support

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer based in Bethesda, Maryland. The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of backend engineering experience, with strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Docker. This role involves leading the design and development of robust and scalable applications while managing the full software lifecycle. The company offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on backend engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Solid experience with Kafka or other distributed messaging systems.
• Strong understanding of system design, large-scale architecture, and data modeling.
• Prior experience building ETL pipelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend application design and development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and build scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems.
• Create reusable services, APIs, and platform components aligned with business needs.
• Drive engineering standards, documentation, and architectural consistency.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Distributed systems

Cloud-native architectures

Python

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

HiLabs is looking for highly motivated and technically strong Lead Software Engineers with deep backend expertise and a passion for building large-scale, data-intensive platforms. The ideal candidates will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures, and will enjoy owning complex systems from design to production.

The individuals who will join the HiLabs engineering team should be continually striving to advance engineering excellence, system scalability, and technology innovation. The mission is to power the next generation of healthcare intelligence platforms through innovation, collaboration, and transparency. You will be a leader and a doer who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite, product-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend application design and development using Java and Spring Boot
• Architect and build scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems
• Design and implement event-driven and data-processing systems using Kafka
• Build and manage ETL pipelines handling large-scale healthcare data
• Develop cloud-native applications on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes
• Own system design, performance optimization, and production readiness
• Create reusable services, APIs, and platform components aligned with business needs
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams
• Mentor engineers and lead by example through code quality and best practices
• Manage the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment
• Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and production issue resolution
• Drive engineering standards, documentation, and architectural consistency

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5 to 10 years of hands‑on backend engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Strong expertise in Python
• Solid experience with Kafka or other distributed messaging systems
• Strong understanding of system design, large‑scale architecture, and data modeling
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience with data‑intensive systems
• Prior experience building ETL pipelines is required
• Exposure to React or frontend technologies is a plus
• Experience working in a strong product company
• Graduates from Tier‑1 institutes, IIT, NIT, BITS preferred
• US Master’s degree is a strong plus
• 2023, 2024, or 2025 pass‑outs are welcome if experience is strong
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to lead by example in design, coding, and problem solving

Location and Work Model

• Onsite role based in Bethesda, Maryland
• Open to candidates from DC, Maryland, Baltimore, Virginia, or anywhere in the US
• Candidates must be open to relocation to Bethesda
• H1B sponsorship available for eligible candidates

The HiLabs Story

HiLabs was born in the halls of Yale University when a cardiologist and an AI expert teamed up to tackle data quality challenges in the US healthcare system. Over the years, HiLabs has built one of the most advanced healthcare data platforms, combining AI, data science, and deep domain expertise to deliver real‑world impact across the US healthcare ecosystem.

HiLabs Team

• Multidisciplinary industry leaders
• AI ML and data science specialists
• Professionals from the world’s top universities and institutes including Harvard, Yale, Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indian Institute of Management, and Indian Institute of Technology

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, attractive incentive policies, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage for you and your family, 401k, PTOs, employee stock options, relocation support, and an autonomous collaborative working environment. You will work alongside highly qualified professionals from top medical schools, business schools, and engineering institutes, with strong mentorship and long‑term growth opportunities.