Lead Software Engineer

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
What you'll do: Lead Software Engineer in the Platforms and Products will...
As a Lead Software Engineer at ZS Associates, you will design and implement web services, APIs, and full-stack functional modules of our ZS SaaS products. Your primary focus will be designing and writing high quality maintainable object-oriented code to implement all aspects of the software stack - from front-end to middle-ware to back-end . You will fully own the modules you develop - from architecting, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining your software solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Implement major full-stack features with limited guidance from leads and managers
• Demonstrate a passion for SaaS product development, and be extremely detail-oriented
• Show willingness to rapidly learn new languages and platforms
• Be a technical expert, mentor junior developers , and share your expertise with the team
• Provide accurate effort estimates on work
• Take full ownership of the code you write - from designing to developing to maintaining your modules

What you'll bring:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline with a demonstr ated record of academic success
• Candidates should have 5-7 years of software product development experience
• Experience developing high-performing, secure, production quality code
• Experience developing full-stack SaaS software products
• Expertise developing SOA web services and REST / OData based APIs
• Expertise with IoC containers and DI frameworks ( like Guice ) , SOLID and DRY principles , REST frameworks, ORMs ( like Hibernate ) , CD/CD solutions using Maven, Jenkins, TeamCity etc.
• Deep expertise in OOPS ( object - oriented programming ) , preferably in Java and Java frameworks
• Deep expertise in RDBMS like Postgres, or expertise in Data Warehouse systems
• Nice to have: Experience with BI systems, semantic layers, Data Warehouses, OLAP cubes
• Nice to have: E xperience with AWS platform, specifically Lambda, API Gateway, IAM
• Nice to have: Experience with Big Data, specifically EMR, Spark, and Scala
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Additionally, we seek individuals with the following skills:

• Strong analytic, problem solving , and programming ability
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Initiative and willingness to work in fast paced, agile teams
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn new programming languages and platforms and frameworks
• Ability to work in global cross-office teams, including travelling to remote offices as required

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $143,000.00 - $154,500.00