What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Developer position at Ethos Risk Services?
ABOUT US:
Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company committed to providing better data that translates into better decision-making for our clients. We are at the forefront of innovation in our space, and our success is driven by a dynamic team passionate about delivering exceptional services to our customers.
JOB SUMMARY: Our dynamic Ethos IT Team is growing and seeking a full-time Lead Software Developer (REMOTE) to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative software solutions that support Ethos Risk Services' business operations and strategic objectives. This position plays a key role in modernizing legacy systems, guiding architectural decisions, and ensuring adherence to secure coding practices and software development life cycle standards.
Our ideal candidate is a seasoned software developer with deep expertise in Microsoft and cloud technologies, and modern web frameworks, who thrives on solving complex problems with clean, scalable solutions. They are equally comfortable leading projects and mentoring teammates, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, security, and innovation. Additionally, they have an agile mindset, embrace change, and pursue continuous learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex software applications.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver effective, scalable solutions.
- Lead by example in producing high-quality, secure, and well-documented code.
- Conduct peer reviews, mentor team members, and enforce SDLC best practices.
- Actively modernize legacy systems, including iterative migration of webforms to modern architecture.
- Implement and enforce a security-first approach across all development projects.
- Develop integration tests, unit tests, and perform code refactoring to enhance performance and maintainability.
- Participate in the architecture and development of new greenfield projects.
- Create complex reports and queries using MS SQL Server.
- Research, recommend, and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Provide level 3 support for escalated application or system issues.
- Strong communication with stakeholders, business and technical partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred. Relevant experience may be a substitute for formal education.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years with C# and ASP.NET WebForms.
- Minimum of 5 years with MS SQL Server, T-SQL, LINQ, Entity Framework.
- Minimum of 4 years with ASP.NET MVC/WebAPI.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years with cloud development (preferably AWS).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years with ASP.NET Core MVC in production.
- Minimum of 2 years with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, TFS, Git).
Certifications:
- Microsoft and/or security certifications are a plus.
- Must complete secure software development training annually, with certification of completion.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is 100% remote, with required availability during standard business hours. This role requires a dedicated workspace with reliable internet. The role involves prolonged periods of sitting, operating a computer, and communicating via phone and email.
Ethos Risk Services is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of religious creed, sex, national origin, race, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, color or sexual orientation or any other characteristic.
