Senior Software Engineer (Contract - 3 Months)

Senior Software Engineer Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-Time About This Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you are a full-stack technical owner. You design the solution, write the hard code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure nothing reaches production that you would not be proud to review. You will work on cloud-native healthcare platforms serving major US health plans, and are expected to bring architecture thinking, AI proficiency, and a high ownership mindset to every sprint. About Us We are the Solutions-as-a-Service arm who represents a shift from traditional outsourcing models toward outcome-led execution. We do not sell effort, transactions, or headcount. It delivers measurable business outcomes. Built on more than 130 years of combined healthcare payer expertise, the organization brings together deep domain knowledge, AI-driven platforms, and operational excellence to solve complex challenges across the payer ecosystem. The group’s flagship company has spent over 17 years building cloud-native platforms that support health plans managing billions in premiums and millions of members. These capabilities are extended and positioned as the Industry OS for AI, enabling intelligent automation of complex workflows at scale. We integrate these strengths into a single execution model. Teams are embedded with clients from day one, applying proven workflows, platform intelligence, and domain expertise to accelerate outcomes without a learning curve. With headquarters in Chicago and a global delivery center in Pune, and a team of 300+ professionals, we are focused on transforming payer operations across claims, enrollment, billing, provider data management, appeals and grievances, and independent dispute resolution. What You’ll Do •Own end-to-end design and delivery of full-stack features across .NET Core backend and React frontend •Lead technical design sessions - propose solutions, evaluate trade-offs, document decisions •Mentor and code-review junior and mid-level engineers; raise the technical bar of the team •Communicate proactively with business teams, product, and client-facing leads on requirements and delivery timelines •Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues independently and with speed •Enforce source code quality standards: pull request hygiene, branching discipline, and test coverage gates •Drive Agile sprint ceremonies - own estimation, WBS breakdown, and sprint commitment •Architect and integrate Azure PaaS services into the platform including AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Service Bus, and Key Vault •Champion Claude AI and Claude Code across the team - demonstrate AI-assisted code scaffolding, test generation, and review acceleration •Surface technical risks early; propose and own mitigation paths Tech Stack • App: .NET Core / C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, Entity Framework Core • Frontend: React JS, JavaScript / TypeScript • Scripting: Python - scripting, automation, and data processing • Data: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, T-SQL, CQRS / MediatR • Cloud: Azure AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Service Bus, Key Vault • Delivery: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git • AI: Claude AI, Claude Code, Anthropic API What You Bring •5 to 8 years of overall experience in software development •.NET Core (C#) - deep, production-grade experience with complex backend systems •ASP.NET Core Web API - design, versioning, authentication, and performance tuning •React JS - component architecture, state management, and performance optimization •Python - scripting, automation pipelines, or data processing tasks •SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL - advanced query design, indexing, execution plans, and schema ownership •CQRS pattern - practical implementation experience, MediatR preferred •Design Patterns and SOLID Principles - applied, not just theoretical •Entity Framework Core - including migrations, raw SQL fallback, and N+1 awareness •Azure DevOps - pipeline creation and management, not just consumption •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - you debug what others cannot •Excellent written and verbal communication in English •Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent from a recognized university Good to Have •Azure PaaS services - AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Service Bus, Key Vault, API Management •Microservices architecture and inter-service communication patterns •Unit and integration testing frameworks such as xUnit, NUnit, Moq, or TestContainers •PostgreSQL advanced features - JSONB, partitioning, replication, or indexing strategies •Infrastructure-as-Code exposure with Bicep or Terraform on Azure •Healthcare payer domain knowledge - claims, enrollment, benefits, or provider data •Familiarity with Anthropic API or LLM integration patterns in production applications AI Proficiency This is not a checkbox. We are an AI-native engineering org. We use Claude AI and Claude Code daily. As a Senior Engineer you are expected to: •Use Claude Code or an equivalent AI coding assistant actively - integrated into your daily PR and design workflow •Apply AI for intelligent test coverage, boilerplate acceleration, and architectural spike analysis •Bring AI-assisted patterns into your team - teach, demonstrate, and help standardize usage •Evaluate AI-generated code critically: know where it needs human oversight and correction Functional Competencies •Technical leadership - raise the quality bar through standards, reviews, and visible contribution •Agile/Scrum mastery - sprint planning, retrospectives, and WBS discipline •Cross-functional collaboration with product, infrastructure, and client-facing teams •Mentorship - you make junior engineers better through reviews and pairing, not just criticism •Outcome orientation - you measure success by shipped value and defect escape rate, not lines of code Why Join Us •Own complex, high-stakes engineering on healthcare SaaS platforms serving millions of members •AI-native culture - Claude AI and Claude Code are daily tools, and you will help define how the team uses them •Senior engineering voice in architecture, hiring, and technical direction •Competitive base salary with strong performance-linked incentives •Health insurance and learning and development support •Hybrid setup from our Pune delivery center with direct access to US leadership •Startup agility, enterprise domain depth, and a 300+ person global team behind you Skills:- .NET, ASP.NET, C#, Web API, Entity Framework, React.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Python, Scripting, Automation, Data processing, SQL server, PostgreSQL, Platform as a Service (PaaS), DevOps, CI/CD, Git and Anthropic Claude