Lead Software Engineer

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation's largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don't need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We are seeking team members who:

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work;

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA;
Hybrid

Job Classification:
Exempt

Job Status:
Full time

Reports to:

Manager, Software Development

Purpose

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for guiding technical strategy and execution across software development projects. This role focuses on leading technical direction, mentoring engineers, and applying advanced software engineering principles to deliver efficient, scalable, and secure solutions to Panther's Applications.

Responsibilities

• Executes development of complex software systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Develops high-quality, maintainable code and conducts thorough code reviews to uphold best practices and standards.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define technical requirements and align on project delivery, estimations and timelines.
• Leads the design and delivery of software solutions that integrate AI assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, test generation, documentation assistants) across the SDLC.
• Establish standards and guardrails for responsible use of AI in software development, including security, privacy, IP protection, and compliance considerations.
• Identifies opportunities where AI can improve developer productivity, code quality, testing coverage, observability, and operational efficiency.
• Mentors and coaches other software engineers.
• Embraces development methodologies like Agile, tools like AI, and frameworks like Scrum/Waterfall.
• Conducts effective code reviews of others.
• Diagnoses and resolves technical issues to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Stays informed on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Contributes to strategic planning and technical decision-making for software initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation for software solutions and architecture.
• Establishes and enforces best practices for architecture and frameworks aligned with product strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of software development experience, including significant experience designing and building complex systems.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages( C#,SQL, React, Win Forms) and frameworks (Azure, ADO, Git, Microservices, Event Hubs, Entity Framework, REST APIs).
• Proficiency in AI tools used for assisted AI code development (Git Hub Copilot & Claude Code)
• Relational database (RDBMS) technology such as:
  Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL or Postgre
  
  SQL with a solid understanding of SQL
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure Dev Ops) and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven success in cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability…