Lead Software Engineer, Merge VNA

Join a team dedicated to supporting the crucial mission of improving health outcomes.

At Merative,  you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com

Working under minimal supervision, this person will perform software development activities related to existing and new product development. The person will be directed by the team leader, architect, and/or manager and will liaison with Customer technical staff and cross-departmental Merge technical and clinical staff to understand new requirements / design constraints and understand or troubleshoot existing problems with the product. The person is expected to develop and document designs for modules, code and implement those designs, and perform developer verification and validation of those implementations according to the Merge Standard Operating Procedures. The person is also expected to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members using their knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to product development following Merge’s methodologies and best practices.

• Analyze requirements, design, implement, and test software modules.

• Prepare and maintain software specifications, test descriptions, estimates, and technical documentation.

• Conduct module/unit testing, validation, and verification activities.

• Investigate, report, and resolve product defects.

• Support escalated customer issues and assist with technical troubleshooting.

• Participate in the review of engineering artifacts (e.g., specs, designs, code, reports).

• Design and develop next-generation platforms for both cloud and on-premise deployments.

• Create deployment systems for interdependent Linux/Kubernetes-based applications.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing project plans, reports, and compliance documents.

• Mentor team members and perform peer reviews of engineering work.

• Engage in code/design reviews with team leads or architects.

• Interface with customers and internal teams to gather requirements and provide technical input.

• Collaborate effectively across departments and functions.

• Participate in performance reviews, goal-setting, and self-assessment processes.

• Pursue continuous learning and development.

• Identify and recommend process improvements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Strong Agile development skills.

• Ability to understand and contribute to complex systems.

• Effective collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

• Commitment to professional growth and learning.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Deep understanding of software engineering within specialized areas.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Independent and proactive work ethic.

• Skilled at building networks and communicating complex ideas clearly.

Technical Skills:

• Languages: Bash, Perl, Python, Go, Rust, Java

• Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, AKS, OpenShift

• Cloud: Azure, AWS, GCP

• Databases: Oracle, SQL

• OS/Infrastructure: Linux (SuSE), Heartbeat, Pacemaker

• Networking: VLAN, switches, load balancing

• Storage: RAID, NAS, NFS, SAN

• Development Environments: Git, Jenkins, Make, Gradle

• Standards/Protocols: DICOM, HL7

• Packaging: RPM

• Web Platforms: Apache, Tomcat

• Familiar with software-intensive systems, requirements/design engineering, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Experience:

• 8+ years in software development, including enterprise-level product development.

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.