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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** BCBSLA - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ASC X12 Standards, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Biztalk Servers, C Sharp (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Document Management Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Proprietary Software, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Azure Service Bus, Azure Data Factory, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Information Technology, Serverless Computing, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/lead-software-engineer-remote-la-509977107 ## About the Role * Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field * Master's degree preferred * Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Work Experience * 7 years of software development experience required. * Must have a minimum of five years of IT experience using general development technologies (i.e., C#, SSRS, SSIS, SQL Coding, XML) or comparable computing language (i.e., .Net, BI, ERP) as approved by the hiring manager * Preferred Qualifications for IT EDI Team Only: Skill set includes 2 or more of the following: BizTalk, C#, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions * Preferred Qualifications for IT Enrollment Service Team Only: Skill set includes 4 or more of the following: C#, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, SSIS, SSRS, T-SQL, SQL * Preferred Qualifications for EPIC Technical Operations Team Only: C#, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, SSIS, SQL, X12 EDI, FHIR, API creation * Preferred Qualifications for IT Provider Team Only: Skill set includes 4 or more of the following: C#, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, SSIS, SSRS, FHIR, API Service, SQL Skills and Abilities * Ability to think strategically, balance long and short-term priorities. Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with clients; establish strong working relationships with business and technology partners at all levels; exercise sound judgment; collaborate effectively with peers, subordinates and superiors. Must understand and have experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Understanding of business operations and key business drivers. The candidate must be flexible in terms of working practices as the role requires on call rotation which might include some evening, weekend and holiday work. ## Description Working without supervision (and with extensive latitude for independent judgment) design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use. Serve as a technical expert on development projects. Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design. Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements. Support, maintain, and document software functionality. Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation. Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed. Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements. Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs. Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities., * Gather information from stakeholders to document functional, system, and data requirements * Assess available technologies and create detailed technical specifications or data models for development of new or modifications to existing internal applications or systems * Develop and maintain internal systems or applications involving various programming languages * Perform testing, analysis, and debugging on applications and systems to identify and fix problems * Use development specifications to create detailed test cases. Analyze results of testing to ensure technology solution matches the organization's business needs * Train or contribute to training of stakeholders and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies * Research and remain informed of new technology and development tools * Provide support to the testing team on an as needed basis * Provides leadership, advice, and training to less experienced peers * Document system problems and resolutions for future reference * Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance on software application related issues * Maintain configuration management * The candidate must be flexible in terms of working practices as the role requires on call rotation which might include some evening, weekend and holiday work Additional Accountabilities and Essential Functions The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions * Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities. * Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels. * Work is predominately done while standing or sitting. * The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required. ## Related Videos - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)