Lead Software Engineer (AWS) - Remote

Magellan Health; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Software Engineer specializing in AWS. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team in designing and developing scalable applications while utilizing cutting-edge technologies. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the developer community, guiding engineers, and driving innovation through Agile and DevOps methodologies. With a focus on automated testing and cloud solutions, you'll ensure high performance and reliability in application development. This position not only offers competitive compensation but also a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting your overall wellbeing. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Short-term Incentives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT with 2+ years in software design and deployment.
• Strong communication skills and critical thinking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to design and develop system components.
• Integrate systems using middleware and understand application infrastructure.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Techniques

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science

Tools

AWS

SnapLogic

Cloud Formation Templates

EC2

SWF

ELB

Lambda

S3

RDS/Dynamo DB

Job description

This position serves as an expert technical and industry resource to management, clients, and development staff in new uses of information technology in all phases of major system and subsystem development. Provides consultation on internal and industry IT technical and business domain process capabilities, including leadership in the identification and recommendation of new IT opportunities and business operations as it relates to application development. Formulates, contributes to, and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for research, prototype, and proof-of-concept IT activities. Directs and participates in all aspects of development tasks including data management, application architecture, and business architecture. Provides guidance to staff on complex assignments and mentors on new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Break down complex systems into smaller components and coach/lead a team of software engineers to design and develop these components.
• Function as primary practitioner coach on the team to grow the capabilities of other engineers.
• Integrate systems to databases and other applications using middleware such as SnapLogic, REST-based services, etc.
• Understand the relationship between applications and infrastructure.
• Act as a leader in the developer community within Magellan and perform demo and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Write technical blogs and be active in the Open Source Community.

Agile, DevOps, and Cloud

• Act as an expert for automated testing strategies, including TDD and ATDD.
• Work on Agile software development projects.
• Understand advanced concepts of Containers, Micro-Services, Continuous Integration.
• Develop highly scalable applications in AWS cloud using tools like Cloud Formation Templates, EC2, SWF, ELB, Lambda, S3, RDS/Dynamo DB, and others.
• Identify and track key metrics produced by the application.
• Perform load and performance testing on applications and have advanced troubleshooting ability to tune the application to scale.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 4+ years related experience including a minimum of 2+ years designing, building, and deploying software in IT.
Skills: Critical thinker, demonstrated problem-solving techniques, strong verbal and written communication skills.

General Job Information

Title: Lead Software Engineer (AWS) - Remote
Grade: 28
Work Experience - Required: IT
Work Experience - Preferred: N/A
Education - Required: A combination of education and work experience may be considered; Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science preferred.
License and Certifications - Required: N/A
License and Certifications - Preferred: N/A

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $83,890
Salary Maximum: $142,610
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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