Auxiant · 1 day ago
Software Architect/Lead Developer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAuxiant is a privately owned, execution-driven TPA focused on operational excellence and innovative technology. They are seeking a Software Architect / Lead Developer responsible for designing system architecture, guiding technical direction, and leading a team of developers through the full project lifecycle.
Financial ServicesHealth Care
Responsibilities
Lead architectural design and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs
Work directly with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable technical plans
Oversee and approve project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Delegate work effectively and ensure consistent code quality across the team
Develop clean, efficient, maintainable code and enforce best practices
Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and proofs of concept
Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and code
Provide mentorship, guidance, and onboarding support for new team members
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance engineering culture
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web application patterns
Deep understanding of authentication, session management, and state handling in distributed systems
Strong experience with MySQL database design, optimization, scalability, and high availability
Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes in production or near-production environments
Solid experience with source control and versioning workflows (Git)
2–3 years of real project leadership experience, including cross-department coordination
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, timelines, and developer workloads
Experience working in larger teams (4+ developers) with shared codebases and structured processes
Proven ability to mentor, review code, and guide technical decisions
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
5–7 years of professional software development experience
Preferred
Experience designing secure authentication flows or multi-tenant systems
Prior work in regulated or high-complexity industries
Demonstrated architectural ownership of a major system or product
Experience improving engineering processes, standards, or team practices
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k)
3 weeks of vacation
9 paid holidays
Casual dress code
Additional perks
Company
Auxiant
Auxiant is an insurance company offering cost-control and health management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase