Remote Principal Software Architect

Lyric; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 180,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyric is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our products and drive engineering strategy across flagship initiatives. You will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems while mentoring engineers and championing best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve real-time claims workflows for health plans, with a focus on microservices and architectural

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Expert in JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#, with .NET in high regard.
• Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end design and development of software solutions (backend and integrations).
• Defines technical requirements with PMs, designers, and engineers.
• Provides technical leadership to a team of engineers and fosters excellence.
• Drives architecture decisions and ensures coding standards and quality.
• Develops reusable components and libraries to streamline development.
• Addresses performance, scalability, and technical challenges with cross-functional teams.
• Mentors engineers on design and system architecture for growth.
• Stays current with new technologies and trends and adopts best practices.
• Conducts code reviews to maintain stability and quality.
• Represents Lyric at industry events and technical communities.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Java

C#

.NET

Microservices

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Lyric is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our products and drive engineering strategy across flagship initiatives. You will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems while mentoring engineers and championing best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve real-time claims workflows for health plans, with a focus on microservices and architectural