Lead Software Engineer: Build Scalable HealthTech Solutions

Highmark Health

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 197,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced software engineer to join an agile team in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on architectural oversight and delivering scalable software across digital channels, guiding technical execution to align with product roadmaps.

The candidate will lead design discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to implement robust solutions using modern technologies and best practices. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE or related field.
7 years of proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns for scalable systems.

Responsibilities

Design and write engineering specifications for software applications.
Design & write code adhering to standards; perform code reviews.
Explore and implement technical solutions to achieve required features while safeguarding scalability and performance.
Participate in all scrum ceremonies and assist in sprint planning.
Create and manage tasks for stories in RTC or Jira; track status and assignments.
Work with principal engineers to design and implement complex solutions.
Mentor other software engineers as needed.
Other duties as assigned.