Engineer Lead

Elevance Health, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k + match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Elevance Health, Inc. is seeking an Engineer Lead to drive end-to-end system development for enterprise platforms.

The role requires in-office presence three days a week and offers hybrid flexibility, with potential locations in Norfolk, VA, Mason, OH, or Atlanta, GA. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of related experience, a BA/BS in IT or CS, and strong Full Stack Java skills (Java 21, Spring Boot, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology or related field with 7+ years of experience; multi-platform experience preferred.
• Experience as a Full Stack Java Developer with Java 21, Spring, Spring Boot, Kubernetes is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system development and maintenance on enterprise-wide platforms.
• Own requirements gathering, design reviews, and coordination across teams and vendors.
• Mentor others and drive architectural best practices across projects.

Skills

Full Stack Java

Team leadership

Requirements gathering

Education

BA/BS in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Java 21

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

SQL databases

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-11-30 Position Title: Engineer Lead Job Description: Engineer Lead Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location in Norfolk, VA, Mason, OH or Atlanta, GA. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future VISA sponsorship. The Engineer Lead is responsible for full delivery of end to end system development and maintenance on medium Enterprise wide technology platforms.

How you will make an impact

• Maintains active relationships with customers to determine business requirements and leads requirements gathering meetings.


• Leads requirements gathering meetings and reviews designs with the business.


• Leads efforts with Web and marketing team to increase the presence of web products.


• May implement improvements in stability, performance, and scalability across major business-critical systems.


• May implement process to reduce barriers and roadblocks in projects, services, and processes in order to operate more efficiently.


• Owns the change request process and coordinates with other teams as necessary.


• Develops and owns list of final enhancements.


• Develops and defines application scope and objectives and supervises the preparation of technical and/or functional specifications from with programs will be written.


• Performs technical design reviews and code reviews.


• Ensures unit test is completed and meets the test plan requirements, system testing is completed and system is implemented according to plan.


• Responsible for delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning effort.


• Coordinates and manages on-call support and owns the system monitoring process.


• Owns the technical development environment and works on the Enterprise team.


• Leads multiple or large projects and facilitates large group JAD sessions for requirements, modeling in several disciplines.


• Leads vendor evaluation and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years related experience; multi platform, and multi-dimensional experience required, as well as experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Experience as a Full Stack Java Developer with hands-on experience with Java 21, Spring, Spring Boot, Kubernetes strongly preferred.


• Proficiency with relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle), RESTful web services design and development, JUnit and SQL strongly preferred.


• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Devin, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) strongly preferred.


• Experience working with multiple platform (Linux, Cloud(Azure) strongly preferred.


• Experience deploying applications to servers (preferably Kubernetes) and working with CI/CD tools such as Wiz, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Tekton, Harness, Bamboo, Artifactory strongly preferred.


• Understanding of design patterns and their application throughout the development lifecycle strongly preferred.


• Ability to inspire adherence to patterns/standards strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of microservices architecture and performance optimization techniques strongly preferred.


• Trizetto Facets domain knowledge strongly preferred.


• Experience mentoring others and providing troubleshooting support is strongly preferred.


• Multi database and/or multi language strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $127,040 to $190,560. Location(s): Virginia

• Salary* range for this specific position is $127,040 to $190,560.

• Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).


• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: IFT > Engineering/Dev

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.