Lead Engineer

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.

About the Role

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer.   The Lead Engineer   is responsible for   designing, developing, and leading the delivery of enterprise CRM solutions using the Pega platform   at BCBSMA . This role drives scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that support member and provider engagement while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards. This role is eligible for our Flex Persona. For candidates local to our Boston, MA and Hingham MA offices. Your Day to Day:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of   Pega CRM solutions , including workflows and case management
• Define and   maintain   system architecture   aligned with enterprise standards
• Provide technical leadership through   code reviews, mentoring, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate   business requirements into technical solutions
• Oversee   Agile delivery , including sprint planning, execution, and releases
• Ensure   system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Support production systems, including   incident management and root cause analysis
• Develop and manage   API integrations   with internal and external systems
• Ensure adherence to   security, compliance, and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, CMS, HITRUST)
• Maintain proper   documentation, design artifacts, and technical standards We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with   Pega CRM
• Proven experience in   technical leadership or lead engineering roles
• Strong experience with   API development, integrations, and distributed systems
• Experience working in   Agile/Scrum environments
• Preferred: Experience in   health insurance or healthcare domain   and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) What You Bring:
• Strong   expertise   in   Pega platform architecture, workflows, and decisioning
• Ability to design   scalable, high-performance, and secure systems
• Knowledge of   healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency   in   problem-solving, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Strong   leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work across   cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
• Familiarity with   DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices #LI-HYBRID Minimum Education

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above Location Boston Time Type Full time Salary Range: $160,920.00 - $196,680.00 The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees. Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA? We understand that the  confidence gap  and  imposter syndrome  can  prevent  amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant.

We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL. As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success.

Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our  Company Culture  page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our  Talent Community  to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our " How We Work " Page.