About this opportunity
HiLabs lists this Lead Software Engineer opportunity in bethesda, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HiLabs is looking for highly motivated and technically strong Lead Software Engineers with deep backend expertise and a passion for building large-scale, data-intensive platforms. The ideal candidates will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures , and will enjoy owning complex systems from design to production.
The individuals who will join the HiLabs engineering team should be continually striving to advance engineering excellence, system scalability, and technology innovation . The mission is to power the next generation of healthcare intelligence platforms through innovation, collaboration, and transparency . You will be a leader and a doer who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite, product-driven environment .
Responsibilities
Lead backend application design and development using Java and Spring Boot
Architect and build scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems
Design and implement event-driven and data-processing systems using Kafka
Build and manage ETL pipelines handling large-scale healthcare data
Develop cloud-native applications on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes
Own system design, performance optimization, and production readiness
Create reusable services, APIs, and platform components aligned with business needs
Collaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams
Mentor engineers and lead by example through code quality and best practices
Manage the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment
Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and production issue resolution
Drive engineering standards, documentation, and architectural consistency
Desired Profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
5 to 10 years of hands‑on backend engineering experience
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
Strong expertise in Python
Solid experience with Kafka or other distributed messaging systems
Strong understanding of system design, large‑scale architecture, and data modeling
Experience with AWS cloud services
Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Strong SQL knowledge and experience with data‑intensive systems
Prior experience building ETL pipelines is required
Exposure to React or frontend technologies is a plus
Experience working in a strong product company
Graduates from Tier‑1 institutes , IIT, NIT, BITS preferred
US Master’s degree is a strong plus
2023, 2024, or 2025 pass‑outs are welcome if experience is strong
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to lead by example in design, coding, and problem solving
Location and Work Model
Onsite role based in Bethesda, Maryland
Open to candidates from DC, Maryland, Baltimore, Virginia , or anywhere in the US
Candidates must be open to relocation to Bethesda
H1B sponsorship available for eligible candidates
The HiLabs Story
HiLabs was born in the halls of Yale University when a cardiologist and an AI expert teamed up to tackle data quality challenges in the US healthcare system. Over the years, HiLabs has built one of the most advanced healthcare data platforms, combining AI, data science, and deep domain expertise to deliver real‑world impact across the US healthcare ecosystem.
HiLabs Team
Multidisciplinary industry leaders
AI ML and data science specialists
Professionals from the world’s top universities and institutes including Harvard, Yale, Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indian Institute of Management, and Indian Institute of Technology
What We Offer
Competitive base salary, attractive incentive policies, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage for you and your family, 401k, PTOs, employee stock options, relocation support, and an autonomous collaborative working environment. You will work alongside highly qualified professionals from top medical schools, business schools, and engineering institutes, with strong mentorship and long‑term growth opportunities.
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Worksite address
bethesda, MD, 20811, US
Who can apply
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