Software Engineer Lead

Lead Software Engineer – Columbia, MD – Onsite

Our client, a rapidly expanding health technology company, is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Software Lead to spearhead the development of innovative healthcare solutions. This role requires a versatile leader who can manage the technical aspects of development, mentor a team of engineers, and contribute directly to the software codebase. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities, with the ambition to eventually grow into the Chief Technology Officer role. As the Software Lead, you will oversee the development and scaling of core products. These products provide real-time patient monitoring and comprehensive chronic disease management solutions for healthcare providers and nursing facilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to drive the development of scalable and high-quality software products. The position will be about 50% software development, and 50% leading the engineering team.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

6 years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development.

Expertise in front-end technologies like ReactJS, Redux, HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Strong back-end skills in Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.

Experience working with AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, Lambda, EBS, S3) to build scalable cloud infrastructure.

Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines, continuous testing, and ensuring site reliability.

Passion for coding and developing innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a willingness to actively code while managing.

Preferred Experience:

Mobile Application Development: Experience with React Native, iOS, and Android to support the development of mobile platforms.

Experience with healthcare platforms and EMR integration (e.g., PointClickCare, MatrixCare).

Understanding of AI and machine learning technologies, particularly their applications in healthcare analytics.

Proven leadership experience in managing software teams, ideally in a fast-growing or startup environment.

Regulatory experience in developing FDA-approved medical device software is a plus.

C2C/Sponsorship is NOT available for this opportunity. Medical, dental, vision and 401K included.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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