Lead Software Developer at WebMD, Newark, NJ
Lead Software Developer at WebMD in Newark, NJ. Full-time. $105,000 to $120,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
MedscapeLIVE!, a Medscape Company, delivers MD and HCP audiences across all therapeutic areas. Access MDs and HCPs through MedscapeLIVE! Events.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
MedscapeLIVE! is seeking a highly autonomous Lead Software Developer to serve as a technical anchor and driver of innovation for our registration portals and promotional live events. In this role, you will drive complex feature enhancements, and act as the primary point of contact for critical system challenges.
As a strategic lead, you will be responsible for:
- Serve as the primary technical lead for stateside and offshore development teams proactively guiding projects of our proprietary web applications, global platforms, and educational infrastructures.
- Enforce code integrity, conduct rigorous code reviews, and mentor junior developers to elevate the entire team's velocity.
- Move beyond "ticket-taking" to proactively identify system vulnerabilities, automate repetitive workflows, and build advanced technical solutions (e.g., AIs, complex API integrations, etc.) before they impact production.
- Establish the standards for application responsiveness and cross-platform compatibility (Windows, iOS, Chrome, Safari, etc.). Lead the development team in testing enhancements, ensuring existing functionality remains and deployments result in zero downtime.
- Act as the escalation point for platform-breaking bugs to rapidly identify, isolate, and patch critical issues affecting live global events.
- Maintain comprehensive, high-level technical documentation, diagrams, and SOPs applicable to various software frameworks to ensure institutional knowledge is preserved and accessible.
- Manage large-scale projects and long-term strategic planning for development infrastructure, completing projects within production SLAs and tight deadlines.
Skills/Requirements:
- Expert-level proficiency in front-end and full-stack technologies, including deep knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript, XML, and associated libraries/frameworks.
- Proven experience architecting and managing third-party API connections, custom registration logics, and platform integrations (expertise with STOVA, Sitecore, or similar event management software and Webflow is highly preferred).
- Experience managing offshore resources, workflows, and conducting rigorous code reviews to maintain deployment standards. Demonstrated history of leading development cycles and driving product roadmaps.
- Must possess exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and untangle complex legacy code.
- Aversion to "repetitive production work" actively seeks to automate routine tasks, implement continuous improvement, and streamline deployment pipelines.
- 5+ years’ experience in web development with a proven track record in leadership and CMS architecture. Experience working with medical experts and medical content (MLR submissions a plus) is advantageous.
- Hyper-focus on data integrity, UX/UI consistency, and code execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business impacts for executive leadership and bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with modern version control, ticketing systems (e.g., YouTrack), and advanced data management.
Compensation : $105,000 - $120,000
Bonus Eligible: This position is also eligible for a discretionary company bonus, based upon business results.
Benefits: Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.