Team Lead Staff Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid - American Fork, UT
Our client is seeking a Team Lead Staff Software Engineer to join their engineering team supporting innovative cloud-based dental technology platforms. Do you enjoy solving complex backend engineering challenges using Java and modern cloud technologies? Are you passionate about mentoring other engineers while still staying hands-on with code? Do you want to influence system architecture and help scale a high-impact SaaS platform used by dental professionals? If yes, this may be the perfect Team Lead Staff Software Engineer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.
The Perks!
- Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000 salary, based on experience
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits
- Additional Perks: Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare technology industry
A Day in the Life of the Team Lead Staff Software Engineer
In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our client’s cloud-based dental platform, including their flagship product. You’ll work closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to design and build secure, scalable features while mentoring other developers. This position blends deep technical contribution with early leadership responsibilities, offering a clear path toward technical or people management roles.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the technical design and development of new and existing finance-related features within the Dentrix Ascend platform
- Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code using Spring Boot while following Test-Driven Development (TDD) and clean architecture principles
- Apply advanced object-oriented design, SOLID principles, design patterns, and refactoring techniques to maintain high-quality codebases
- Contribute to overall system architecture with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance under heavy usage
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure platform stability and reliability
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices and continuous learning
- Partner with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews
- Stay current with Java and related technologies, recommending modern tools and practices that improve product quality and team productivity
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience building backend software with Java and Spring Boot, including enterprise-level application development
- Prior experience designing or working with microservices and modern software architecture patterns
- Previous experience supporting the team and guiding technical decisions as a team lead or technical lead
- Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or AI tools for generating, interpreting, or improving codebases
- Prior experience mentoring engineers or provided technical leadership while maintaining strong communication across the team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for building high-quality software and enabling team success
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
About the Hiring Company:
Our client develops cloud-based software designed to help dental professionals manage and grow their practices. Their flagship platform delivers modern practice management tools that improve efficiency, patient experience, and operational insight. The company focuses on innovation, scalability, and empowering healthcare professionals through technology.
Come Join Our Engineering Team!
Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!
