Lead Software Engineer

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Generous PTO package

Health benefits effective day 1

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with excellent company match

Well-being program

Paid volunteer time off

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide scalable, reliable software in the healthcare space. This remote US-based role partners with peers to strengthen quality, architecture, and delivery across enterprise initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, improve development practices, and influence technology decisions to support business needs. Responsibilities include leading a team, standardizing QA, conducting code reviews, overseeing testing and fixes, and advising on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years in progressive IT roles as a senior developer.
• 2+ years of project leadership experience.
• 5+ years in software design, development, and testing.
• Experience with cloud solutions for large-scale enterprises.
• Proficiency in programming with a solid understanding of software architecture.
• Strong communication skills for mentoring and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Standardize quality assurance procedures for software development.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Oversee testing, debugging, and develop necessary fixes.
• Research complaints and recommend adjustments for software issues.
• Advise on developing functional strategies for software projects.
• Make independent decisions on complex issues under minimal supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Cloud solutions

Software design

Code reviews

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will guide software engineering efforts that support scalable, reliable solutions in a complex healthcare environment. The position will partner closely with technical peers to strengthen software quality, architecture, and delivery across enterprise initiatives. You will also help mentor engineers, improve development practices, and contribute to technology decisions that support business and operational needs.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $129,300 – $177,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers


• Standardize quality assurance procedures for software development


• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback


• Oversee testing, debugging, and develop necessary fixes


• Research complaints and recommend adjustments for software issues


• Advise on developing functional strategies for software projects


• Make independent decisions on complex issues under minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field


• 8+ years in progressive IT roles as a senior developer


• 2+ years of project leadership experience


• 5+ years in software design, development, and testing


• Experience with cloud solutions for large-scale enterprises


• Proficiency in programming with a solid understanding of software architecture


• Strong communication skills for mentoring and collaboration


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges

Benefits

• Work-life balance


• Generous PTO package


• Health benefits effective day 1


• Annual incentive plan


• 401(k) with excellent company match


• Well-being program


• Paid volunteer time off


• Student loan refinancing

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.