Technical Lead

Technical Lead
Location: Remote (CST Hours) -TX

Duration: Full-Time

About BigRio:

BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development and software implementation to data analytics and machine learning/AI integrations. As a one-stop shop, we attract clients from a variety of industries due to our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge, cost-effective software solutions.

Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Technical Lead to guide the development and delivery of innovative, customer-facing healthcare applications. These include patient and provider portals, integrations with internal platforms, and other user-centric tools. This role involves hands-on execution, team mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring high-quality, timely product releases that align with strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a proven track record of leading agile teams, and a passion for creating scalable, compliant, and user-friendly healthcare solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development using .NET Core/C#/Java.
• 1-2+ years in a leadership or senior engineering position.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with modern technology stacks such as Node.js and React/Angular.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficient with SQL Server; experience with MongoDB is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microservices Architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes.
• Proficient with Git and version control best practices.
• Experience with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong system design and documentation capabilities.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure) is a plus.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical direction and guidance across the SDLC.
• Participate in architectural design and code reviews.
• Enforce code quality, performance, and security standards.

People & Project Management

• Lead a team of software engineers with clear goals and accountability.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and support career growth.
• Manage sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives to meet product objectives.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, InfoSec, and Compliance teams.
• Bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Delivery & Execution

• Drive the successful delivery of new features and system enhancements.
• Ensure high-quality output that meets business requirements and deadlines.
• Identify and resolve blockers and prioritize technical debt with leadership.

Key Focus Areas:

• Microservices & API Development: Design and maintain robust, scalable services.
• System Optimization: Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and security.
• CI/CD & Release Management: Optimize deployment pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Cloud Integration: Implement cloud-based solutions when needed.
• Code Quality & Testing: Promote best practices for testing and documentation.