Collective Health
Overview
Lead Java Software Engineer, Eligibility at Collective Health. Join to apply for the Lead Java Software Engineer, Eligibility role at Collective Health. We are transforming how employers and their people engage with health benefits by combining cutting-edge technology, compassionate service, and world-class user experience design. The Eligibility team manages member enrollment across clients, handling significant volumes of sensitive data to support uninterrupted membership services. We are architecting the next generation of our systems. This is a data-centric role with high visibility and meaningful business impact. If you are passionate about applying technical expertise to solve healthcare challenges, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Take ownership of significant features and modules within our Eligibility Platform, from conception to deployment and ongoing maintenance
Design and develop scalable, secure, and configurable platform services for eligibility
Lead end-to-end development of services across backend (Java/Spring), and integration platforms
Build and extend APIs and data services (micro-services) to enable partner integrations and downstream systems
Integrate and operationalize AI-powered developer tools and contribute to ML-backed capabilities in platform workflows
Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, operations, and data teams to solve data and interface integration problems, data enrichment, and automated decision rules
Translate business requirements to technical design specifications
Engage with the operations team to improve overall efficiency
Drive architectural decisions and champion reusable patterns for cloud-native, AI-enabled backend systems
Mentor other senior engineers and influence best practices in system design, testing, and continuous delivery
Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a Lead Java Software Engineer
Strong experience with Java and Spring, including microservices architecture
Experience with file-based and messaging-based integrations (EDI, CSV, Kafka) is a plus
Nice to have frontend experience in React/Angular, even if not primary
Hands-on experience with cloud capabilities (SaaS, PaaS) in AWS/GCP
Experience with data architecture, SQL/PostgreSQL, and data-intensive services
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, WindSurf)
Strong communication skills across teams
Experience architecting, building, launching, and maintaining complex systems
Ability to balance delivering results with MVP principles
Mentoring experience and a collaborative mindset
Interest in contributing to long-term engineering excellence and customer-focused decisions
Pay Transparency & Benefits This is a hybrid position based out of Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office two days per week. The actual pay rate will depend on location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, you will be eligible for stock options and benefits such as health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.
Lehi, UT Pay Range: $134,500—$168,000 USD
Plano, TX Pay Range: $147,800—$185,500 USD
Why Join Us?
Mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in healthcare
Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization
Professional development through internal mobility, mentorship, and courses
Flexible work arrangements and supportive work-life balance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health provides accommodations during the interview process. If you need assistance, contact recruiting-accommodations@collectivehealth.com.
Privacy Notice: For more information about why we need your data and how we use it, see our privacy policy: https://collectivehealth.com/privacy-policy/.
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Lead Java Software Engineer, Eligibility at Collective Health. Join to apply for the Lead Java Software Engineer, Eligibility role at Collective Health. We are transforming how employers and their people engage with health benefits by combining cutting-edge technology, compassionate service, and world-class user experience design. The Eligibility team manages member enrollment across clients, handling significant volumes of sensitive data to support uninterrupted membership services. We are architecting the next generation of our systems. This is a data-centric role with high visibility and meaningful business impact. If you are passionate about applying technical expertise to solve healthcare challenges, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Take ownership of significant features and modules within our Eligibility Platform, from conception to deployment and ongoing maintenance
Design and develop scalable, secure, and configurable platform services for eligibility
Lead end-to-end development of services across backend (Java/Spring), and integration platforms
Build and extend APIs and data services (micro-services) to enable partner integrations and downstream systems
Integrate and operationalize AI-powered developer tools and contribute to ML-backed capabilities in platform workflows
Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, operations, and data teams to solve data and interface integration problems, data enrichment, and automated decision rules
Translate business requirements to technical design specifications
Engage with the operations team to improve overall efficiency
Drive architectural decisions and champion reusable patterns for cloud-native, AI-enabled backend systems
Mentor other senior engineers and influence best practices in system design, testing, and continuous delivery
Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a Lead Java Software Engineer
Strong experience with Java and Spring, including microservices architecture
Experience with file-based and messaging-based integrations (EDI, CSV, Kafka) is a plus
Nice to have frontend experience in React/Angular, even if not primary
Hands-on experience with cloud capabilities (SaaS, PaaS) in AWS/GCP
Experience with data architecture, SQL/PostgreSQL, and data-intensive services
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, WindSurf)
Strong communication skills across teams
Experience architecting, building, launching, and maintaining complex systems
Ability to balance delivering results with MVP principles
Mentoring experience and a collaborative mindset
Interest in contributing to long-term engineering excellence and customer-focused decisions
Pay Transparency & Benefits This is a hybrid position based out of Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office two days per week. The actual pay rate will depend on location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, you will be eligible for stock options and benefits such as health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.
Lehi, UT Pay Range: $134,500—$168,000 USD
Plano, TX Pay Range: $147,800—$185,500 USD
Why Join Us?
Mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in healthcare
Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization
Professional development through internal mobility, mentorship, and courses
Flexible work arrangements and supportive work-life balance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health provides accommodations during the interview process. If you need assistance, contact recruiting-accommodations@collectivehealth.com.
Privacy Notice: For more information about why we need your data and how we use it, see our privacy policy: https://collectivehealth.com/privacy-policy/.
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