Lead Software Engineer

HealthPlanOne's mission is to help people find the right health insurance at the right price, so they live healthier lives. We are committed to making the shopping process simpler. Our mission has never been more important than it is today. The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, modernization, and development of HPOne's online and backend platforms, leveraging advanced .NET technologies. This role requires deep expertise in .NET Framework, .NET Standard, and .NET (Core/9), with hands-on experience across a diverse suite of applications including Blazor, Razor Pages, legacy WebForms, WCF, and Worker Services. The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance scalable solutions supporting agent sales and business operations, while driving best practices in software architecture, code quality, and agile delivery.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Serve as a technical expert for software development projects of moderate to high complexity, spanning legacy and modern .NET platforms Develop and maintain technical specifications, solution architecture, and system documentation Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project-specific conventions Apply strong problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple .NET versions Collaborate effectively with developers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders Demonstrate expertise in software design patterns, architectural paradigms, and best practices for maintainable, testable, and scalable code Address non-functional requirements such as security, reliability, scalability, performance, and availability Translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions, integrating with SQL Server, Azure services, and third-party APIs Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure and on-premises infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Contribute to solution estimation, technical planning, and the establishment of coding and architectural standards Stay current with industry trends, emerging .NET technologies, and cloud-native patterns Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Required Skills/Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with C# and .NET Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns Familiarity with front-end integration in .NET web applications including Blazor, JavaScript and legacy ASP.NET WebForms Experience with WCF, Worker Services, and background processing in .NET Strong SQL Server database skills including the ability to work with complex schemas. Ability to configure and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure Experience with modern DevOps toolchains, build/release pipelines, and source control (Git/Azure DevOps)

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Advanced experience with Azure Cloud Services (App Services, Gateways, Storage, etc.) Experience with Git repositories, branching strategies, and pull request workflows Knowledge of Agile Scrum and Sprint Methodologies Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and collaborative documentation practices

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, typically in an office/ cubicle environment (constant noise, fluorescent overhead lighting) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a fundamental principle at HealthPlanOne, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications. HealthPlanOne does not discriminate because of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, gender, transgender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical conditions including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. HealthPlanOne requires the necessary drug testing and background checks as part of our pre-employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us to request accommodation at hr@hpone.com Our Story HPOne was started in 2006 with a singular vision: create custom sales, marketing and contact center solutions exclusively for the health and Medicare insurance products. Since our beginnings, HPOne has grown dramatically. We may be bigger in size, but our focus on optimizing health insurance consumer interactions has never been clearer. We have become one of the highest performing marketing, member acquisition and retention companies in the industry, the largest producer of exclusive Medicare leads, and have expanded into nine locations serving consumers seeking Medicare and health insurance in every state. Our mission continues to be finding the right plans that fit our customer's needs and supporting those customers through enrollment. Year after year we will remain available to customers to make sure they are still satisfied with their plans, or if life changes require new solutions for their healthcare. Our Culture We are a fast-growing company in an industry that is rapidly changing. But a relentless focus on having the most qualified and engaged employees will never change. The HPOne environment encourages collaboration, transparency, open dialogue, and professional growth. Employees routinely describe HPOne as "welcoming," "innovative" and "motivational." We treat employees across the entire organization like trusted colleagues, regularly seeking broad input to design what we know to be the best operation in the industry. An entrepreneurial spirit is in our DNA. We require excellence in every task that we undertake. All contributions are valued and everyone on staff pitches in to create a culture where success is the standard and challenges are seen as an opportunity to learn and grow. Every employee - from agents to programmers and senior management - is aligned around the central objective to deliver the most value for consumers.