Senior Principal Engineer - AI-First Platform

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 184,560 - 342,590; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Distinguished Engineer to drive cross‑functional, scalable solutions aligning with business goals and healthcare technology trends. You will shape the technical strategy, oversee delivery across platforms, and mentor teams to achieve reliability and security in a complex enterprise environment.

The role emphasizes AI‑first payer operations, cloud modernization on Azure/AWS, and regulatory alignment with CMS/Medicare/Medicaid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• 10 years software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior/lead role delivering products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and direction for the company and engineering team.
• Lead, manage, and mentor engineers across disciplines and locations; drive best practices and continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and risks; provide guidance to engineers and managers.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

.NET

Node.js

React

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Distinguished Engineer to drive cross‑functional, scalable solutions aligning with business goals and healthcare technology trends. You will shape the technical strategy, oversee delivery across platforms, and mentor teams to achieve reliability and security in a complex enterprise environment.

The role emphasizes AI‑first payer operations, cloud modernization on Azure/AWS, and regulatory alignment with CMS/Medicare/Medicaid.