Lead Software Engineer- Boston, MA (Hybrid, Full- Time)

This Boston-based tech organization is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a high-impact team building large-scale revenue cycle and automation systems used across the healthcare industry. This is a full-time role working onsite 1 day/week, and the team works heavily with Java, Python, AWS, Spring Boot, relational databases, and modern microservice architectures. plus opportunities to work with GenAI solutions.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both hands-on development and technical leadership. You'll work on critical, enterprise-grade backend services while also contributing to AI-powered automation initiatives that directly support billions in managed revenue. If you're someone who wants ownership, modern cloud engineering exposure, and the chance to influence future architecture, this role offers significant impact, technical depth, and a great runway for growth.
Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Python
• Experience working with AWS services, containerization, and cloud-native deployments
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL, RESTful APIs
• Experience with Spring Boot, Unix/Linux, and Kubernetes
• Prior experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers
• Must be local to the Boston area (on-site 1 day/week)

Desired Skills & Experience

• 1 years of experience designing or implementing GenAI / LLM-based solutions
• Knowledge of scalable AI architectures, RAG, Agentic workflows, vector stores (FAISS, Pinecone)
• Experience integrating OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, etc.
• Perl experience is a bonus
• Experience building decoupled or distributed applications

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 70% Core backend development (Java, Python, Spring Boot, microservices)
• 20% Cloud deployment, orchestration, and DevOps work (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
• 10% GenAI/LLM integration work depending on project load

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering
• 20% Architectural Leadership & Mentorship
• 10% Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

The Offer

• Base salary up to $200,000
• Bonus eligible (roughly 17%)
• Equity component

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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