Lead Software Engineer (C# / Java) - Remote

Optum’s FHIR Layer Exchange (FLEX) engineering team builds and maintains interoperability software supporting CMS regulatory requirements and secure exchange of member data among payers, providers, and third-party applications. The Lead Software Engineer will lead a small team in designing and developing software using AI-enabled development lifecycle models and modernize an existing application to support regulations and enhance capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a small engineering team in designing and developing software using AI-enabled development lifecycle (AIDLC) models
• Expand and modernize a brownfield application to support new regulations and enhance existing capabilities
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code following established engineering standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Collaborate with team members to translate business and technical requirements into working solutions
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives
• Learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and technologies as part of ongoing professional development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience as a full stack developer
• 5+ years of experience with C# or Java
• 3+ years of healthcare IT experience
• 2+ years of basic understanding of software development concepts such as data structures, algorithms, SOLID concepts, and version control (e.g., Git)
• 2+ years of Python experience
• Experience using AI in the planning and development of software
• Experience in AIDLC models
• Exposure to web technologies, APIs, or databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) exposure
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms or modern DevOps concepts
• Demonstrated solid problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills