Staff Software Engineer

Henry Schein One is on a mission to empower dental professionals with innovative, cloud-based technology. Our flagship product, Dentrix Ascend, is revolutionizing practice management, and we're seeking a talented and passionate Team Lead Staff Software Engineer with Java expertise and a strong technical foundation to help shape the future of our dental platform ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to influence system architecture, mentor others, and begin taking on leadership responsibilities – with a clear path to future management or technical leadership roles.

You’ll work closely with senior engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable solutions. As a key contributor, you'll also begin to lead small project teams and provide technical guidance, while continuing to be hands-on with code.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical design and development of new and existing finance-related features for the Dentrix Ascend platform
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code using Spring Boot, following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and clean architecture principles
• Apply expert-level understanding of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, refactoring, and design patterns to ensure code quality and long-term maintainability Contribute to and help shape the overall system architecture, focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and reliability under high usage
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and integrity of the Dentrix Ascend platform using knowledge, passion, and curiosity
• Mentor and model best practices for junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence
• Partner with DevOps to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and deployment efficiency
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews
• Stay current with Java and related technologies, advocating for the adoption of modern tools and practices that enhance team performance and product quality

Technologies We Use

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Groovy, and Grails
• Frontend: React, VUE, and Backbone
• Database: MS SQL Server and Postgres
• Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud: AWS or other platforms
• DevOps & Tools: GitLab and Jira
• Microservice Architecture
• REST API Development

What You Will Have

• 8+ years of experience building backend software with Java and Spring Boot with significant hands-on experience in developing enterprise-level applications
• Prior as experience as a team or tech lead is preferred
• Experience creating and working with Microservices and modern architectural patterns
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) or similar AI technologies for generating, interpreting, and improving codebases
• Understanding of domain driven design
• Expert level experience in unit testing, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Understanding and defining cross-team interdependent roadmaps
• Experience working in an agile environment with Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in mentoring or providing technical leadership to other engineers
• Passion for building great software and driving team success
• Effectively estimate engineering work within 6–12-month timelines

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Interest in growing into a formal management/leadership role
• Experience in the healthcare or finance domains
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms

The posted range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 which is the expected starting salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus target not reflected in the range.

What You Get As a Henry Schein One Employee

• A great place to work with fantastic people
• A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package – Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave (if applicable), Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more

About Henry Schein One

Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. Our company’s products and services work together as one simple solution to provide users with a seamless and integrated experience.

Our company thrives because of our people. We believe in supportive, diverse, and inclusive workforce, inclusive environments, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages. We value innovation, teamwork, and encourage work-life balance.

One of many reasons why Henry Schein One leads the industry is because of our products, services and most importantly, our people.

In 2022, Henry Schein One was named one of Best Companies to Work for in Utah. Click here for more information: 2022 Best Companies to Work For | Henry Schein One

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is not currently hiring individuals residing in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington DC, or Puerto Rico and other US Territories.