Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.
About You:
- You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
- INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
- You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
- You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
- Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
- You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.
These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.
If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.
Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.
Lantern is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our healthcare technology team and play a pivotal role in designing and building cloud-based applications that improve the lives of patients and healthcare providers. This role combines hands-on software development with opportunities to influence architectural decisions and mentor team members. You’ll work across the full stack—developing scalable backend services in .NET, building intuitive frontends, and delivering secure APIs—all within a cloud-native, regulated environment.
The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also collaborative, proactive, and mission driven. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working cross-functionally with clinicians, product managers, and compliance teams, and thinking critically about the trade-offs in healthcare technology. We value engineers who demonstrate ownership, communicate clearly, and strive for continuous improvement—both in code quality and team culture.
Our team enjoys new challenges and the potential of redefining what healthcare service management experience can be. For this position, it is essential to have a sincere passion for delivery, excellent time management, and a fun attitude while working with some amazing people.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust backend solutions using .NET (C#) with an emphasis on security and compliance in line with HIPAA and healthcare regulations.
- Develop, document, and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with applications, third-party services, and mobile platforms.
- Create intuitive and responsive frontends using React or Angular, tailored to care advocates and patient-facing applications.
- Leverage cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) to build scalable, high-availability solutions using cloud-native services (e.g., functions, queues, storage, databases).
- Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and infrastructure automation using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with Product, Clinical, Compliance, and QA teams to define technical requirements and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Participate in system architecture design, peer code reviews, and sprint planning.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal technical standards and documentation.
- Support and enhance integrations with CRM platforms, such as Salesforce, to ensure seamless data synchronization and workflow alignment with care operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
- 5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in .NET Core, C#, Typescript, Angular, or React.
- 5+ years of experience building secure and scalable REST APIs.
- 3+ years of experience working with CRM platforms (ie, Salesforce)
- Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Familiarity with unit test frameworks like xUnit, Moq, and Jest.
- Knowledge of OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization flows.
- Experience with CI/CD tools, including Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Experience with cloud platforms, such as Azure or AWS.
- Hands-on experience integrating with CRM platforms such as Salesforce—e.g., working with REST APIs, data models, and process automation—is a strong plus.
- Experience working in HIPAA-compliant environments and familiarity with healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7, X12).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Relevant cloud or CRM certifications are a plus.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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