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Lead Senior Software Engineer

Dane Street
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Key Responsibilities

  • Own projects end-to-end: design, development, deployment, and ongoing support
  • Build and maintain backend systems and APIs
  • Integrate with third-party platforms and external services
  • Develop automation workflows to streamline internal processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making

Required Qualifications

  • Strong backend engineering experience (preferably in Python)
  • Experience working with AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations
  • Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certification (e.g., Cloud Practitioner or higher)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK)
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and serverless systems
  • Experience working in a startup or small team environment
  • Exposure to data pipelines, ETL workflows, or AI/ML integrations
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
  • Frontend or full-stack capabilities
  • Experience integrating with SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe, NetSuite, etc.)

Benefits

Join our team at Dane Street and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and peace of mind. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Additionally, we offer voluntary life insurance options for you, your spouse, and your children. We also offer other voluntary benefits which include hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident indemnity, and pet insurance plans. Employees receive basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Our generous paid time off policy ensures you have time to relax and recharge, while our 401k plan with a company match helps you plan for your future. Apple equipment and a media stipend are provided for remote workspace.

About Dane Street

A fast-paced, Inc. 500 Company with a high-performance culture, is seeking insightful forward-thinking professionals. We process over 200,000 insurance claims annually for leading national and regional Workers’ Compensation, Disability, Auto, and Group Health Carriers, Third-Party Administrators, Managed Care Organizations, Employers, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. We provide customized Independent Medical Exams and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in reaching the appropriate medical determination as part of the claims management process.

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