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Lead Software Developer

Associate Staffing
Fort Mill, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2027

Lead Software Developer – Remote Contract Opportunity

Hourly Pay Range - $85-$100 per hour.

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company reshaping healthcare technology. As a Lead Software Developer, you will drive the design and development of scalable, secure cloud-based applications within the healthcare domain, particularly focusing on EHR systems. This role offers a unique chance to lead technical solutions that impact patient care and improve health outcomes, all while working remotely on a contract-to-hire basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow the full software development lifecycle to design, build, and optimize cloud-native applications.
  • Lead architectural and system design efforts, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical specifications and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, and infrastructure as code.
  • Leverage GenAI tools to accelerate development processes while maintaining strict adherence to best practices.

Top 5 Required Skills:

  • Cloud architecture design, especially Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Epic EHR domain expertise and Epic certification preferred
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
  • CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps practices
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and Git proficiency

Top 5 Nice to Have Skills:

  • Kubernetes and Docker containerization
  • Data technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Databricks
  • Observability and security tools (Grafana, Azure Log Analytics, OpenTelemetry)
  • Generative AI integration and AI-assisted development experience
  • Healthcare industry experience, especially in systems integration

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Advanced degree or certifications in computer science, software engineering, or related fields
  • 10 years of professional development experience with leadership responsibilities
  • Proven success leading complex cloud-native applications in healthcare

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience designing and deploying health IT solutions with a focus on security and compliance
  • Ability to work independently and lead multiple teams or resources
  • Strong communication skills to present technical solutions effectively

Take the next step in your career by applying today—shape the future of healthcare technology with your expertise!

Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.

Salary : $85 - $100

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