Posting Date
09/30/20265200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of AmericaGeneral Purpose of the Job
The Senior Technical Lead is an expert who provides technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of technology-enabled software, applications, products, and services. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership for the implementation of complex software and data integration projects to ensure solutions align with customer functional/non-functional requirements, architectural standards, security guidelines, and compliance regulations.
Working alongside engineering management, the Senior Technical Lead oversees day-to-day software development, works hands-on with the development team, and actively collaborates with PMO, Architecture, QA, and Product Management teams. The ideal candidate drives engineering components within Agile Scrum teams and proactively clears technical obstacles across cross-functional groups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development Oversight & Standards Adherence (25%): Provide technical guidance, code architecture, and mentoring to Developers, Senior Developers, and Technical Leads across the team.
- Systems Development & Technical Specifications (25%): Translate business requirement specifications into robust technical designs and system architecture specifications.
- Application & Integration Engineering (20%): Lead the design and implementation of applications, data integrations, and scalable technology solutions.
- Project Planning & Estimation (15%): Partner closely with Project Managers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and QA to scope, estimate, and deliver engineering milestones on schedule.
- Engineering Best Practices & Code Quality (10%): Lead and participate in rigorous peer code reviews, enforce design standards, and collaborate with enterprise architects.
- Other Duties as Assigned (5%): Perform other related technical and operational duties as assigned.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- 2–4 years of healthcare IT or life sciences experience strongly preferred.
- Strong expertise in one or more core development stacks:C#, .NET Platform, ASP.NET, JavaScript, MVC, MVVMPalantir OSDK, React, Workshop, and FoundryiOS Programming / Mobile Development
- Data & Integration Architecture:Modern Data Lake & Enterprise Data Warehousing architecturesETL, ELT, Change Data Capture (CDC), Pub/Sub, and event-driven data integrationsRelational & NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)Data Modeling (3NF, Dimensional, Data Vault, Key-Value, XML, JSON, DDL/DML)
- DevOps & CI/CD tooling experience (Jenkins, Bitbucket/Git, Artifactory).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Agile Certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO, SAFe)
- Lean Six Sigma certification
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work Environment: Moderate noise level consistent with a standard professional office or remote work setting. No exposure to hazardous conditions or clinical fluids.
- Physical Demands: Normal office environment activities including prolonged computer usage, keyboarding, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience building and operating enterprise-scale platforms
- Experience with cloud infrastructure management, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, MLOps, and Terraform
- Strong understanding of Large Language Models and experience in model development and deployment
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with Vertex AI AutoML, DataRobot, Snorkel, and H2O.ai
- Google Cloud certification, such as GCP Cloud Engineer or Generative AI Leader
DaVita Kidney Care Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DaVita Kidney Care and has not been reviewed or approved by DaVita Kidney Care.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, an extensive prescription plan with many no‑cost generics, wellness incentives, and mental health care are prominent. These programs materially enhance overall total rewards value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match alongside an employee stock purchase plan provide meaningful long‑term savings and ownership opportunities. These elements serve as core financial pillars within the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, fertility/adoption support, backup child and elder care, and wellbeing tools like Headspace underscore a family‑focused approach. These supports extend coverage to key life moments beyond standard benefits.
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What We Do
The name DaVita is an adaptation of an Italian phrase meaning “giving life.” We give life every day for our patients needing dialysis. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner and Employer of Choice, and we are building the greatest health care community the world has ever seen, guided by our core values of: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun. At DaVita, we’re a community first and a company second. We care for our teammates with the same intensity with which we care for our patients – and encourage our teammates to bring their hearts to work. That is, we can be the same people inside and outside of work because for us, it’s not work, it’s our passion.
