Lead Software Engineer, ICHRA at Gravie

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong track record leading teams and delivering consumer-facing products
Experience working across the full stack, with both front-end and back-end technologies, including: Languages: Java, Kotlin, Groovy/Grails, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Clojure/ClojureScript (preferable) or another functional programming language; Frameworks: React, Ember, Vue.js, or AngularJS; Cloud/DevOps: AWS (Lambda, CDK, Serverless), Docker, Terraform, etc.; Databases: MySQL, other SQL/NoSQL stores, and messaging systems
Knowledge of diverse programming paradigms (object-oriented, functional, declarative)
Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, test automation, DevOps, and modern software delivery
Demonstrated success in mentoring engineers, leading cross-functional projects, and improving delivery performance
Clear, confident communication and a desire to collaborate across disciplines, including Product, Design, and QA
Deep and broad engineering skills to stand up an architecture in its entirety on your own
Experience in building performant, easy to use, well monitored and well tested APIs, creating and maintaining robust web applications, designing efficient data flows, communicating clearly, sharing knowledge, and questioning existing solutions

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of product features and services that delight Gravie’s customers and members
Drive engineering excellence via code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on mentorship
Foster a high-performing team culture grounded in collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability
Help evolve our CI/CD processes toward continuous delivery, with an emphasis on fast, safe, high-quality deployments
Oversee production health of the services your team owns and implement improvements to minimize incidents
Provide technical leadership for key initiatives in our financial and customer experience technology stacks
Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI-driven development tools, including best practices for integrating tools like Claude Code
Be a role model of Gravie’s core values—authenticity, curiosity, creativity, empathy, and outcomes focus

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

API DevelopmentWeb ApplicationsDevOpsCI/CDSoftware ArchitectureCode ReviewMentorship

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Lead Software Engineer role?

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong track record leading teams and delivering consumer-facing products.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need experience across the full stack with front-end and back-end technologies, including languages like Java, Kotlin, and Groovy, plus skills in building performant APIs, robust web applications, efficient data flows, DevOps, and CI/CD processes.

What is the company culture like at Gravie?

Gravie fosters a culture of authenticity, curiosity, creativity, empathy, and outcomes focus, encouraging employees to be their authentic selves within a diverse team that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, deep full-stack expertise, leadership experience, and embodies Gravie’s values while championing innovation like AI tools and engineering excellence.

Gravie

Health benefits and insurance solutions provider

About Gravie

Gravie provides health benefits by offering straightforward and affordable health plans, primarily targeting individuals and small to midsize businesses. Their main product, Comfort, stands out because it has no deductible and no copays for most common healthcare services, allowing members to access care without unexpected costs. Additionally, Comfort includes virtual care options for musculoskeletal and mental health issues. Gravie also offers a payment solution called Gravie Pay, which enables members to pay for healthcare expenses interest-free, further easing financial stress. Unlike traditional health plans, Gravie claims that Comfort members save on out-of-pocket costs, and employers switching to Gravie often see lower premium expenses. The company has a high retention rate, indicating that many employees choose to continue with the Comfort plan in subsequent years. Gravie's goal is to simplify health benefits and reduce the financial burden of healthcare for its members.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$333.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees