Lead Software Engineer - Cloud & Application Development

Lead Software Engineer
- Cloud & Application Development# Lead Software Engineer
- Cloud & Application Development Fully Remote   
• All States (Remote) - OK##

Job Summary Liberty Dental Plan is seeking a
** Lead Software Engineer - Cloud & Application Development
** to lead the design, development, and support of modern enterprise applications. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development and requires a strong background in full-stack application development, cloud technologies, and production support.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced software engineering leader who can mentor developers, collaborate across business and technical teams, and drive the successful delivery of high-quality solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, .NET technologies, and modern front-end frameworks.
** What You'll Do
**** Technical Leadership
*** Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule.
* Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural recommendations to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
** Application Development
*** Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
* Build and enhance responsive user interfaces using React or Angular (Angular 2+).
* Develop and integrate APIs, services, and cloud-based solutions to support business objectives.
* Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
** Cloud Development & AI Solutions
*** Design and develop cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure.
* Implement and support Azure OpenAI (Preferred) and AI-driven capabilities within enterprise applications.
* Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security within cloud environments.
* Collaborate on cloud architecture and application modernization initiatives.
** Production Support & Operations
*** Support production applications and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
* Monitor application health and performance to minimize downtime and improve user experience.
* Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
* Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and operational best practices.
** What Sets This Role Apart
*** Opportunity to lead both
** application development and cloud initiatives**.
* Exposure to emerging AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI (Highly Preferred)
* High-impact role influencing architecture, engineering standards, and delivery practices.
* Ability to shape technical direction while remaining hands-on with development
** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
* ** 6+ years of software development experience** (or equivalent)
* Experience in the
** healthcare industry (dental preferred) is a plus
**** Required Experience
*** Experience leading software engineering teams and collaborating across multiple functional groups to successfully deliver projects.
* Professional experience developing applications using:
+ C#  + .NET / .NET Core  + SQL Server  + Microsoft Azur
* Professional experience building user interfaces using
** React
* * or
** Angular (version 2 or later)
** within the past two years.
* Experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting issues, and implementing proactive solutions.
* Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise applications.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience with cloud-native architecture and application modernization.
* Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
* Strong understanding of application performance monitoring and optimization.
* Azure OpenAI (Highly Preferred)
** Core Capabilities
*** Technical Leadership
* Full-Stack Application Development
* Cloud Application Development
* Azure OpenAI & AI Integration (Highly Preferred)
* Solution Design & Architecture
* Production Support & Incident Management
* Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Mentoring & Team Development
* Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
* Agile Delivery
** Work Environment
*** Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
* Opportunity to work closely with business and technology stakeholders.
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