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Zelis Lead Software Engineer in United States
Zelis is a healthcare and financial technology growth company and market-leading provider of claims cost management and payments optimization solutions to price, pay, and explain healthcare claims. Zelis delivers integrated network analytics, network solutions, payment integrity, electronic payments, and claims communications for payers, healthcare providers and consumers in the medical, dental, and workers' compensation markets nationwide. Zelis is backed by Parthenon Capital Partners and Bain Capital. We are building the next generation member activation solution that aims to elevate member satisfaction and overall health through incentive programs and other proven engagement strategies. We are seeking a talen ted Lead Software Engineer, fluent in our technology stack who wants to help build a scalable system and lead the technical vision.
Our ideal candidate is a Lead with 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, with experience building scalable production applications, working with large data sets, and owning the entire development lifecycle. You will need to be a team player while collaborating closely with our product managers to enhance our mature, complex product. You will get to work with React, Python, AWS, among other technologies. We offer comprehensive onboarding, career guidance, a competitive salary, a remote-friendly workspace, and continuing education support. We follow an Agile methodology in small software teams. This is an amazing opportunity for a hands-on, seasoned Lead Software Engineer who can lead new and challenging technical projects.
Your Responsibilities:
Providing Technical leadership to the team and setting the technical strategy.
Act as a final point of escalation on development goals.
Advanced knowledge of web application development and delivery.
Encourage innovation throughout the product and solutions that are being architected.
Creating and maintaining our APIs.
Creating and maintaining our Frontend and Backend architecture.
Planning and maintaining a product long-term.
Performing code reviews
Creating/maintaining documentation.
Writing comprehensive tests.
Collaborating with product to deliver on the roadmap.
About You:
BS/MS/PHD in computer science or related fields.
Excellent understanding of python and scalable infrastructure for web technologies on AWS.
Proven experience in managing and coaching engineers and product owners in scalable solutions.
Deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
You understand how to build for distributed high-volume services in Python.
Knowledge of development best practices (agile methodologies, code reviews, backend testing frameworks).
Excellent backend and frontend architecture experience.
5+ Previous experience working with Python/Django and React.
Knowledge of API architecture development and optimization.
Strong understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL.
Experience developing and deploying a product in a production environment (product lifecycle, sticking to release schedules, etc.).
Knowledge of development best practices (agile methodologies, code reviews, Javascript testing frameworks).
Our Stack
Languages (JavaScript, Typescript, Python)
Frameworks (React/Redux, Django)
Infrastructure (RDS, EC2, S3, CloudFront, Redis, Docker, Terraform, PostgreSQL)
KeyCloak
As a leading payments company in healthcare, we guide, price, explain, and pay for care on behalf of insurers and their members. We’re Zelis in our pursuit to align the interests of payers, providers, and consumers to deliver a better financial experience and more affordable, transparent care for all. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, over 4 million providers, and 100 million members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and a comprehensive navigation through adjudication and payment platform to manage the complete payment process.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com
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As the leading healthcare payments company, we price, pay and explain care for payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of us. We partner with over 700 payers, 1.5 million providers, and millions of members -- enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care.Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.