Lead Software Engineer

Liberty Dental Plan

Lead Software Engineer developing scalable, Azure-based applications for Liberty Dental Plan. Mentoring engineering teams and driving technical strategy within cloud environments.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDockerKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDB.NETNoSQLSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and testing of enterprise-level software applications
Define technical direction, architecture, and Azure-based solution design
Architect and build microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications
Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and promote best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, product, and design teams
Design and implement secure applications across front-end, middle-tier, and database layers
Develop and optimize integration approaches (APIs, polling, webhooks)
Monitor production systems, perform performance tuning, load testing, and resilience testing
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
Drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and REST API development
Experience with microservices architecture and modern frameworks (Angular preferred)
Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, cloud-native solutions)
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL databases
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus
Experience with containerization and cloud deployments (Docker, AKS, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of integration patterns (webhooks, polling, APIs)
Knowledge of SOAP services is a plus
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of application security best practices including JWT, encryption, and injection prevention
Experience with performance optimization, load testing, and resilience engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage through Anthem, with affordable premiums and multiple plan options - including an HDHP with HSA eligibility.
100% employer-paid dental insurance and low-cost vision coverage for employees and dependents.
401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting, employer match, Roth option, and access to professional financial advice.
Short-term disability and a variety of voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave with rollover options, plus 10 paid company holidays and a wellness day.
Additional benefits including company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee perks program, and flexible work options for eligible positions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software DevelopmentApplication Security Best PracticesPerformance OptimizationLoad TestingResilience EngineeringIntegration PatternsContainerizationCloud DeploymentsSQL Database ManagementNoSQL Database Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationEffective CommunicationMentoring