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Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Collective HealthSan Francisco, California, United States | Ca Lehi | Ut Plano, Texas, United StatesOnsite

At Collective Health, we’re transforming how employers and their people engage with their health benefits by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology, compassionate service, and world-class user experience design.
At Collective Health, we care about creating a culture of diversity, openness, and transparency, while engaging our intellectual curiosity and problem solving skills. You will be part of the Payments Engineering Team. We are responsible for the financial side of employer sponsored health benefits. We build apps and services to handle the entire process, from invoicing to auditing to payments. As an engineering team, we believe good code is easy to read and understand. We expect all of our engineers to continually teach as well as learn.

As a full stack engineer, you'll be working with a talented team of engineers and product managers in all phases of the development process. We are looking for someone who is ready to help lead the way building next-generation services. If you're passionate about solving hard problems while improving the world, we'd love to talk!

What you'll do:


  • Design and develop scalable, secure, and configurable platform services for the Cost Containment team.
  • Lead full-stack development and support of services across backend (Java/Spring Cloud), integration platforms, and frontend (React/Angular/GraphQL etc.).
  • Utilize working knowledge of AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) and actively contribute to AI adoption in development and operational aspects.
  • Build and enrich APIs and data services to integrate with partners and our claims engine.
  • Collaborate with product managers, operations analysts, and data teams in building solutions that leverage Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) like Drools etc.
  • Actively work with the operations team to create efficient processes through automations to improve SLAs.
  • Understand architectural decisions and actively drive reusable patterns for cloud-native, AI-enabled backend systems.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:


  • Experience: 8+ years as a full-stack engineer.
  • Full Stack Engineering: Strong proficiency in Java & Spring Cloud, with a deep understanding of microservices architecture. Proven experience building UI features using React/Angular with GraphQL.
  • AI Tools: Regular use of AI-enhanced development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, WindSurf).
  • Cloud: Extensive experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS/GCP preferred).
  • Data: Hands-on experience in data architecture, SQL/PostgreSQL, and developing data-intensive services.
  • Rules Engines: Experience in working with Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) like Drools, Kogito etc.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills across all levels and teams.
  • Systems Development: Prior experience in building, launching, and maintaining complex systems.
  • Work Ethic: Balances efficiency with attention to detail.
  • Teamwork: Enjoys collaborative work environments with supportive colleagues.

Pay Transparency Statement 


This is a hybrid position based out of one of our offices: San Francisco, CA, Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.#LI-hybridThe actual pay rate offered within the range will depend on factors including geographic location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to the salary, you will be eligible for stock options and benefits like health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.San Francisco, CA Pay Range$168,000—$210,000 USDLehi, UT Pay Range$134,500—$168,000 USDPlano, TX Pay Range$147,800—$185,500 USD

Why Join Us?


  • Mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare
  • Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization
  • Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility opportunities, mentorship programs, and courses tailored to your interests
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health is committed to providing support to candidates who require reasonable accommodation during the interview process. If you need assistance, please contact recruiting-accommodations@collectivehealth.com.

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For more information about why we need your data and how we use it, please see our privacy policy: https://collectivehealth.com/privacy-policy/.

Life at Collective Health

Collective Health is powering the employer-driven healthcare economy with The Collective Health Platform, the world's first workforce health management system. Combining four solutionshealth plan, concierge support, engagement hub, and analyticsin one complete system, we're giving employers a platform to simultaneously manage their healthcare investment and take better care of their people. With more than 120,000 members and 30 enterprise clients, Collective Health is reinventing the healthcare experience for self-funded employers and their employees across the U.S. Headquartered in San Francisco, Collective Health has more than 350 employees and an experienced leadership team from some of the country's largest technology, insurance, and healthcare companies. The company has raised $230 million from investors including NEA, Founders Fund, GV, and Sun Life. For more information, visit https://www.collectivehealth.com.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Pay Transparency Statement* Hybrid Position Based Out of Our Offices: San Francisco, CA, Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT* Equal Opportunity Employer and Value Diversity at Our Company* Commitment to Providing Support to Candidates Who Require Reasonable Accommodation During the Interview Process* Transforming healthcare experience to be empowering and trustworthy* Collaborative work environment with a focus on customer delivery and innovation* Reducing administrative lift of delivering health benefits* Empowering employees in urgent, critical decisions* Emphasis on healthy long-term partnerships* Privacy Notice for More Information About Why We Need Your Data and How We Use It

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