Software Development Lead

Senior Software Engineer

LightSpun | Bengaluru | Hybrid

About LightSpun

LightSpun is transforming the $200B dental insurance industry through cutting-edge AI automation. We're replacing decades-old manual processes with intelligent systems that reduce credentialing times from weeks to hours, slash administrative costs by 50%, and enable providers to focus on patient care instead of paperwork.

Backed by leading investors and working with major insurance carriers, we're building the digital infrastructure that will power the future of dental benefits administration. If you're passionate about using technology to solve complex healthcare problems at scale, we want to talk to you.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical contributor in building our AI-powered platform that's reimagining how dental insurance works. You'll architect and develop Python-based microservices that process millions of claims, automate complex workflows, and directly impact the healthcare experience for providers and patients nationwide.

This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru, offering the perfect balance of collaborative in-office work and remote flexibility.

What You'll Do

• Build Microservices : Design and develop high-performance Python microservices using FastAPI that handle insurance transactions at scale
• API Development : Create robust, well-documented RESTful APIs with FastAPI and GraphQL endpoints using Strawberry that connect providers, insurers, and patients in real-time
• Cloud Architecture : Leverage Google Cloud Platform services (Cloud Run, Pub / Sub, Cloud SQL) to build scalable, resilient systems
• Database Design : Optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for complex insurance data models and high-throughput operations
• AI Integration : Collaborate with our ML team to deploy AI models into production using FastAPI endpoints
• Service Orchestration : Design inter-service communication patterns and implement event-driven architectures within our microservices ecosystem
• Infrastructure as Code : Define and manage cloud infrastructure using Pulumi with Python
• Performance Optimization : Profile and optimize Python code, database queries, and API response times
• Technical Leadership : Mentor junior engineers, establish FastAPI best practices, and drive code quality standards

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LightSpun is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Ready to revolutionize dental insurance? Apply now and help us build the future of healthcare technology.