Lead Software Engineer – ZAIDYN Commercial – Platform Development - UR; Evanston, IL

Lead Software Engineer – ZAIDYN Commercial – Platform Development - UR26 (Evanston, IL)

Salary: $153,317 - $170,000 per year

Location: Evanston, IL and various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States.

Benefits: Comp package offers min/max salary + COLA, leave policies, bonus incentives, relo, med/den/life ins, retirement benefits.

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide.

ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

The ZAIDYN Commercial – Platform Development team designs, implements, tests, and supports ZS's ZAIDYN AI‑powered, cloud‑native platform which helps drive superior customer experiences and revenue outcomes through integrated products & analytics. The role will research, design, and develop computer and/or network software or specialized utility programs. Design, implement, test, and/or support high‑quality products by making critical software decisions and providing software‑related subject matter expertise to ZS teams.

Research new technologies, design advanced optimizations, and implement world‑class user interfaces. Develop products and services using ZS's proprietary software as a service (SaaS) platform. Partner with Software Managers, Product Managers, and QA Analysts to develop realistic implementation plans with a focus on quality and sustainability. Perform automated testing, unit testing, Agile development, continuous integration, code reviews, and technical design to ensure the delivery of quality products.

Research industry trends and technologies and promote adoption of best‑in‑class tools and technologies. Understand business issues and actively participate in designing products and features that meet business needs. Mentor and coach a team of engineers, conducting code reviews, and facilitating professional growth through regular 1:1s. Act as a technical Scrum Master, leading daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure the team remains focused and unblocked.

May work at various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States.

Apply online or contact ZS at  referencing the Req . Position eligible for Employee Referral Program (with incentives). Multiple openings.

Master's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a software engineering‑related role. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a software engineering‑related role.

• Full‑stack Saas development;
• REST frameworks;
• Building and implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) solutions using Maven, Jenkins, and/or Team City;
• Front‑end development using AngularJS and Type Script, HTML5, and CSS3;
• Back‑end development using Java and GraphQL;
• Relational databases SQL and PostgreSQL;
• AWS.

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and…