This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to design and lead the development of a highly scalable FHIR Repository service capable of managing hundreds of terabytes of healthcare data. You will be responsible for architecting core services that ensure reliable storage, retrieval, and management of FHIR resources at massive scale. The position combines deep expertise in Java engineering, distributed systems, and database scalability with leadership responsibilities, driving technical excellence across teams. You will collaborate closely with product, cloud operations, and security teams to ensure compliance and interoperability, while influencing architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering solutions that impact healthcare data management at a global level. This environment encourages innovation, high-quality software engineering, and a commitment to building robust, performant systems.

Accountabilities

Architect and lead the design of a scalable, fault-tolerant FHIR Repository supporting high-throughput operations
Define and implement data modeling, storage, and indexing strategies optimized for FHIR resource retrieval and updates at petabyte scale
Drive performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency initiatives across the repository and related services
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and other standards
Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and database technologies (RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, sharding, caching) to support system growth
Lead proof-of-concepts and architectural prototypes to validate design approaches
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with APIs, analytics pipelines, and interoperability solutions
Mentor engineers, guide technical direction, and ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and system design

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in technical leadership or architectural roles
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks
Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora), including scaling, sharding, performance tuning, and distributed queries
Proven background in designing distributed systems, data pipelines, or large-scale storage services
Understanding of FHIR standards, RESTful APIs, and healthcare data interoperability principles
Knowledge of data partitioning, caching, and lifecycle management in high-volume systems
Strong foundation in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), including monitoring, autoscaling, and resiliency
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred: experience with healthcare data (FHIR, HL7, EDI), containerized/orchestrated environments (Docker, Kubernetes), and healthcare data governance (HIPAA, HITRUST)

Benefits

Competitive base salary ($122,000-$170,000/year), determined by experience, education, skills, and certifications
Remote work flexibility with required high-speed internet and secure workspace
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
401(k) savings plan and paid family leave
Paid holidays (9/year) and 17-27 days of PTO depending on level and tenure
Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs
Collaborative, innovative environment focused on healthcare technology and data impact

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company managing the position. The final decision and next steps (interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!