Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Overview
Inovalon is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of high-throughput, multi-tenant, distributed services. The ideal candidate will champion engineering excellence, driving improvements in scale, resiliency, and security while maintaining a focus on clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Architecture:
- Design resilient, secure, and highly scalable distributed systems from initial concept to deployment.
- Discover, review, and influence evolving [Inovalon's] design, architecture, and standards for service delivery.
- Develop and execute complex system designs backed by thorough engineering analysis.
- Engineering Leadership & Excellence:
- Raise the engineering bar on scale, resiliency, and security through technical leadership.
- Investigate and implement innovative, best-in-industry technologies to expand infrastructure.
- Be the subject matter expert in service reliability and sustainability.
- Champion the enterprise infrastructure vision and strategy.
- Development & Operations:
- Develop, gather, and leverage operational metrics to manage server fleet and computing systems, driving automation and performance improvements.
- Take ownership of detailed design, analysis, testing, and optimization of services.
- Set technical direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, quality, and efficiency.
- Collaboration & Mentorship:
- Lead major initiatives, projects, rollouts, and phased releases.
- Provide mentorship for new team members and facilitate successful ramp-up.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, cross-functional services, and external customers to gather data-driven requirements and feedback.
- On-Call & Compliance:
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays) to support critical issues and ensure timely resolution per SLAs.
- Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
- Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Company.
Job Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in complex computing platforms, software development, and building high-scale, distributed applications.
- Proven experience building and shipping high-quality, highly reliable work.
- Expert and creative troubleshooter with a persistent, confident approach to problem-solving.
- Extensive knowledge of existing industry standards, technologies, and infrastructure operations.
- Technical Skills (Required):
- Expert proficiency in the C# language and the .NET 5+
- Deep experience with front-end development using Angular & Typescript.
- Extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS (Amazon Web Services).
- Strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), specifically using Terraform for managing cloud resources.
- Expertise in database design, performance tuning, and management using PostgreSQL.
- Strong architectural, system design, and automation expertise.
- Technical Skills (Good to Have):
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
- Competencies:
- Ability to manage stressful situations with calm, courtesy, and confidence.
- A strong inclination for thinking creatively ("outside the box") to solve complex problems.
- Experience improving stability through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, monitoring, and proactive changes.
Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary And Benefits Package
In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Inovalon invests in associates to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals, and manage the demands of work and personal commitments. That’s why Inovalon offers a valuable benefits package with a wide range of choices to meet associate needs, which may include health insurance, life insurance, company-paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more.
Base Compensation Range
$113,000—$180,000 USD
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.
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