We’re seeking an innovative and collaborative Lead Software Engineer to drive the design and delivery of scalable, high-impact software solutions. This role plays a critical leadership function in shaping technical strategy while mentoring a team of engineers to deliver best-in-class applications.
Must be available to work Pacific Time (PST) business hours
About Liberty Dental Plan
At Liberty Dental Plan, we are committed to improving access to quality dental care through innovation, collaboration, and a mission-driven culture. We empower our teams to deliver meaningful solutions that positively impact the communities we serve.
Role Overview
The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, cloud-based software solutions. This role provides technical leadership across engineering teams, drives Azure-based architecture decisions, and ensures applications are scalable, secure, and high-performing within a modern microservices environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, development, and testing of enterprise-level software applications
- Define technical direction, architecture, and Azure-based solution design
- Architect and build microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications
- Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth
- Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and promote best practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, product, and design teams
- Design and implement secure applications across front-end, middle-tier, and database layers
- Develop and optimize integration approaches (APIs, polling, webhooks)
- Monitor production systems, perform performance tuning, load testing, and resilience testing
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
- Drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 6+ years of software development experience (or equivalent)
- Experience in the healthcare industry (dental preferred) is a plus
Technical Expertise
- Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and REST API development
- Experience with microservices architecture and modern frameworks (Angular preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, cloud-native solutions)
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL databases
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus
- Experience with containerization and cloud deployments (Docker, AKS, Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of integration patterns (webhooks, polling, APIs)
- Knowledge of SOAP services is a plus
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Security & Performance
- Strong understanding of application security best practices including JWT, encryption, and injection prevention
- Experience with performance optimization, load testing, and resilience engineering
Core Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced, Agile environment
Work Environment
Primarily office-based with standard equipment and a collaborative team setting.
Sedentary role involving extended computer use and participation in Agile workflows.
Why Join
- Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise-level healthcare technology initiatives
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and growth
- Ability to shape technical strategy and mentor future engineering talent
- Work on modern Azure-based cloud systems and scalable architectures
How to Apply
Apply today and help us build the future of healthcare technology at Liberty Dental Plan.
