Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Lead Software Engineer on our AMA Insurance team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

This position is responsible for
driving end-to-end solution design and implementation for business-critical
applications. This role partners closely with business analysts, developers,
system administrators and vendor support system to translate complex business
requirements into scalable, secure and high-performing technical solutions.
This role requires hands-on development of production-level code as needed,
particularly during early project phases. Manages activities throughout the
full-solution lifecycle, including ideation, design, implementation and
optimization, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Requirements Analysis & Translation

• Partner with Business Analysts, Stakeholders, and Sponsors to ensure proposed technical solutions align with business objectives
• Evaluate existing business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, constraints and areas for optimization
• Collaborate with software vendor to develop expert-level knowledge of software capabilities and align those capabilities with evolving business needs

Solution Design & Implementation

• Develop and articulate the technical vision and architecture for proposed solutions, with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
• Translate business requirements into comprehensive, actionable technical designs
• Serve as a hands-on developer when needed, writing production-level code and conducting code walkthroughs
• Oversee the implementation of new systems/processes and monitor outcomes and reporting on performance metrics
• Design streamlined workflows and drive innovation through modern architectural approaches
• Troubleshoot system issues, conduct analysis, and recommend targeted improvements

Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with various stakeholders, including developers, system administrators, business leaders and vendor support teams to ensure seamless solution delivery
• Manages core activities throughout the solution lifecycle, including ideation, design, implementation and optimization
• Provide clear and effective solution documentation (e.g., functional specs, workflows, slide presentations) to align technical and business stakeholders
• Apply experience executing project management frameworks (Agile and Waterfall) to maximize delivery efficiency and flexibility
• Execute advanced project management functions, including scope, schedule, cost, resource, risk and quality management

Staff Management

• Provide management oversight for staff including hiring, training, and ensuring compliance
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating employees performance and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Responsible for developing staff's knowledge and skills to support career development

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems strongly preferred or equivalent work experience and high school diploma or equivalent education required
2. 7+ years of software engineering experience, and 5 years' experience in the life/health insurance industry.
3. Experience in people management preferred.
4. PMP certification preferred.
5. Strong SQL skills required. Hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems in a production environment.
6. Proven ability to lead solution design efforts and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams.
7. Experience with process optimization, system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in complex environments.
8. Excellent analytical and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical documentation and visual workflows.
9. Financial services or claims processing experience preferred.
10. Experience using and administering LifePRO software developed by EXL is preferred.
11. Excellent writing skills and the ability to clearly translate business needs to technical specifications.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $135,749-$177,572. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION