Lead Software Engineer - Back end

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
ZS's Platform Development team is at the forefront of transforming the clinical trials landscape through cutting-edge SaaS solutions. ZS Trials.ai is a solution dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of the industry by digitizing, automating, and enhancing intelligence in clinical studies, ultimately accelerating the delivery of new treatments to market. We are on the brink of significant growth, united by a shared mission to expedite effective treatments to patients.
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who's passionate about solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and writing clean, maintainable code. You'll be working on the backbone of Trials.AI platform, designing and implementing backend services that are robust, efficient, and aligned with real-world business needs. In this role, you'll take the lead in crafting cloud-native architectures, optimizing data pipelines, and tackling big data challenges. You'll bring deep technical expertise to drive decisions and set the bar for code quality, performance, and security. This is more than just writing code-you'll mentor teammates, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You'll have a direct impact on shaping our systems, processes, and the overall success of the platform.
What You'll Do

• Collaborate Across Teams : Partner with product managers, architects, and global colleagues to design and deliver backend solutions that address complex challenges in the clinical trials domain.
• Design and Implement Scalable Systems : Translate business problems into technical solutions, validate designs with architects, and develop high-quality, scalable backend systems that meet performance and reliability goals.
• Champion Best Practices : Apply agile methodologies, promote test-driven development, and integrate QA into the development lifecycle to ensure robust, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Deliver Impactful Products : Work closely with product teams to deliver backend systems that drive customer success and exceed expectations.
• Mentor and Lead : Guide and support team members through task planning and prioritization, fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.
• Innovate and Optimize : Continuously improve processes, adopt new technologies, and explore innovative approaches to enhance system performance and team productivity.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade SaaS solutions, with a focus on building scalable, production-ready systems.
• 3+ years working with cloud technologies, big data solutions, and data analytics at scale.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native services and tools.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL, Graph) and data integration techniques.
• Hands-on experience with API design, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and modern data engineering pipelines is a plus.

Additional Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding and mentoring development teams, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Comfortable working across global, distributed teams with flexibility in a virtual environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to collaborate with teams and stakeholders in other global locations.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required
to be considered.
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