What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Engineer position at Medica?
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.
We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Engineer to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in support of the StepWise Application and broader Java Engineering initiatives. This role is critical to the continued success of our enterprise platforms, combining application ownership with hands-on software development responsibilities.
The Lead Engineer will be accountable for the overall performance, stability, and strategic alignment of the StepWise platform. This includes serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the application evolves in line with organizational objectives. Additionally, the role involves contributing to enterprise software development efforts, with a focus on Java-based technologies.
The Optum StepWise® Automated Rating System is a sophisticated suite of enterprise applications designed to automate rating and underwriting processes, support block-of-business management, and enable rapid deployment of rate changes across the organization. The platform supports all lines of business and product types, serving as a centralized repository for rating, underwriting, and business rules. Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
The full salary grade for this position is $98,400 - $168,600. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $98,400 - $147,525. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Engineer to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in support of the StepWise Application and broader Java Engineering initiatives. This role is critical to the continued success of our enterprise platforms, combining application ownership with hands-on software development responsibilities.
The Lead Engineer will be accountable for the overall performance, stability, and strategic alignment of the StepWise platform. This includes serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the application evolves in line with organizational objectives. Additionally, the role involves contributing to enterprise software development efforts, with a focus on Java-based technologies.
The Optum StepWise® Automated Rating System is a sophisticated suite of enterprise applications designed to automate rating and underwriting processes, support block-of-business management, and enable rapid deployment of rate changes across the organization. The platform supports all lines of business and product types, serving as a centralized repository for rating, underwriting, and business rules. Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide technical leadership in Java development, establishing and promoting best practices across the engineering team.
- Design and implement clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Java, MuleSoft APIs, and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and React.
- Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
- Ensure the StepWise application aligns with business goals and operational requirements.
- Oversee the full application lifecycle, including deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor system performance and user experience through key performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage application changes, including feature enhancements and system upgrades.
- Provide user support and lead incident resolution efforts.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for the application.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors.
- Uphold data integrity and ensure adherence to data governance policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- 7 years of experience in Java software development
- Proven expertise in Java development and related technologies
- Experience working in Agile development environments - SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with content management systems and enterprise search technologies
- Proficiency in open-source frameworks such as Angular, React, and Node.js
- Experience developing web and mobile applications, including those built with Flutter
- API development experience using MuleSoft or Java
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including CI/CD and deployment processes
The full salary grade for this position is $98,400 - $168,600. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $98,400 - $147,525. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $98,400 - $168,600
