Senior Software Developer
Senior Software Developer leads the definition, development, testing, analysis, and maintenance of complex software solutions across applications, integrations, and platforms. This role demonstrates mastery in analysis and troubleshooting within complex environments such as healthcare systems and provides technical leadership across projects, influencing strategic technology decisions and fostering innovation while ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable outcomes.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, application development, systems integration, or related technical roles.
Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and integration patterns (APIs, data workflows, interface development).
Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages and supporting technologies (SQL, C#, Python, REST/SOAP APIs, automation tools).
Extensive experience designing and delivering solutions across multiple functional domains.
Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, actionable insights for business and operational stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills.
Experience leading technical workstreams or small projects is preferred.
Experience working in regulated or compliance‑driven environments (healthcare, public sector) is preferred.
Qualifications
Deep expertise in software governance, including architecture standards, code quality practices, CI/CD pipelines, change management, and advanced testing strategies (unit, integration, performance, automation).
Proven experience operating in complex, regulated environments such as healthcare, public sector, or large‑scale enterprises, with an emphasis on security, compliance, and scalability.
Demonstrated leadership in driving system governance practices, establishing development standards, leading change control processes, and ensuring high‑quality releases.
Ability to independently prioritize technical initiatives, balance competing demands, and deliver high‑quality solutions on time with minimal oversight.
Ability to lead and thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments, managing shifting priorities, production issues, and cross‑team dependencies while maintaining system stability.
Deep understanding of healthcare or similarly complex computing environments, including interoperability, data integrity, and regulatory considerations (HIPAA).
Highly self‑directed with a passion for continuous learning; quickly masters new technologies, frameworks, and architectures with high precision and attention to detail.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Engineering and Development
Lead the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex software solutions, integrations, automations, and reporting systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices across the team.
Drive solution design and architecture for APIs, workflows, system integrations, and enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with long‑term technology strategy.
Perform advanced debugging, performance optimization, and root cause analysis, resolving complex technical issues.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members by reviewing code, guiding design decisions, and elevating team capabilities.
Partner with analysts, stakeholders, and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
Own and ensure completeness and accuracy of technical documentation, including system architecture, design decisions, and implementation details.
Analysis and Issue Resolution
Lead investigation and resolution of complex incidents, defects, and cross‑system issues, driving root cause identification and long‑term remediation strategies.
Proactively identify systemic issues, performance risks, and integration gaps, implementing preventive solutions.
Serve as a technical escalation point, collaborating across teams, vendors, and leadership to resolve high‑impact problems.
Drive post‑incident reviews and continuous improvement actions to enhance system stability and operational maturity.
Testing and Quality
Define and enforce testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing, to ensure high‑quality, reliable solutions.
Oversee development of test plans, automation strategies, and validation processes for complex implementations.
Ensure solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements (performance, security, scalability).
Project and Team Contribution
Lead technical planning, estimation, and execution for projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
Break down complex work into actionable deliverables and guide team execution.
Proactively communicate status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.
Drive cross‑functional collaboration and ensure successful delivery of integrated solutions across systems.
Contribute to and influence team standards, development processes, and governance practices.
Process Improvement and Innovation
Identify and lead initiatives to improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and emerging technologies.
Evaluate and recommend architectural improvements and new solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Continuously advance technical expertise and share knowledge across the team through mentorship and leadership.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Demonstrate advanced communication skills by clearly articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Engage proactively with customers (internal and external) to gather requirements, provide status updates, manage expectations, and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
Provide regular, concise, and transparent communication on progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership.
Lead and facilitate technical discussions, solution reviews, and design sessions to drive informed decision‑making.
Deliver constructive feedback through code reviews, mentoring, and collaborative discussions to strengthen team performance and development.
Manage high‑impact or sensitive communications with professionalism, urgency, and accountability.
Document and communicate technical decisions, design trade‑offs, and implementation approaches to support knowledge sharing and long‑term maintainability.
Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships, fostering collaboration across engineering, analysts, operations, and vendor teams.
Date Revised: 6/2026
Grade: NC-13
FLSA: E
Cost Center: 8553
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