Senior Software Development Engineer

Inovalon; Tampa, Canonsburg, Bowie (FL, Washington County, MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inovalon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer L4 to design and optimize scalable analytics and reporting systems. You will lead architectural decisions, collaborate across engineering and partner teams, and mentor teammates to ensure reliable, high-performance solutions.

The role supports a remote/hybrid/office setup with a focus on data-driven outcomes and secure, compliant infrastructure within a healthcare-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/IT or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in C#/.NET with RESTful API experience.
• Proficiency with Angular and TypeScript.
• Experience with SQL, RDS, DynamoDB.
• Cloud-native AWS services, containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, Secrets Manager.
• Growth mindset and ability to learn new tech quickly.
• Leadership; mentoring others and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design resilient, secure distributed systems at scale.
• Lead technical decisions for scalability, resiliency, security, and engineering excellence.
• Influence evolving designs and standards for services and solutions.
• Investigate and implement innovative technologies to expand infrastructure capabilities.
• Develop designs for complex systems with strong testing and optimization.
• Create metrics to manage server fleets and drive automation and performance.
• Own detailed design, analysis, testing, and optimization for reliability and performance.
• Mentor and onboard new team members.
• Collaborate with engineers and external customers to gather requirements and feedback.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to issues within SLAs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/IT

Tools

C#

RESTful API development

Angular

TypeScript

SQL / RDS / DynamoDB

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

OAuth2 / JWT / Secrets Manager

EF Core

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who You Are

You are a Senior Software Development Engineer L4 who brings strong reporting and data experience to design, build, and optimize scalable systems that power analytics, business intelligence, and reporting capabilities for clients. You work as a senior technical contributor, helping shape architecture, engineering standards, and delivery practices across the team. You use sound judgment, deep technical expertise, and a data-driven mindset to build secure, reliable, high-performance solutions that support business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Design resilient, secure distributed systems at scale from initial concept through implementation.
• Lead technical decisions that raise the engineering bar for scalability, resiliency, security, and overall engineering excellence.
• Discover, review, and influence evolving designs, architecture, and standards for building and delivering services and solutions.
• Investigate, design, and implement innovative technologies that expand infrastructure capabilities through robust, scalable solutions.
• Develop and execute designs for complex systems using strong engineering analysis, testing, and optimization.
• Create, gather, and use metrics to manage server fleets and complex computing systems, driving automation, performance improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Own detailed design, analysis, testing, and optimization to ensure solutions are reliable, maintainable, and high performing.
• Mentor and onboard new team members to support effective ramp-up and ongoing team success.
• Collaborate with engineers, internal services across Inovalon, and external customers to understand requirements and maintain a tight, data-driven feedback loop.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical issues outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond within defined SLAs.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5+ years of related professional experience; prior software engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong programming skills in object-oriented programming languages, including .NET and C#, with experience in RESTful API development and EF Core mapping.
• Proficiency with Angular and TypeScript.
• Experience working with SQL, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Solid understanding of software and database design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design for performance, scalability, and availability.
• Experience with cloud-native AWS managed services, containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD.
• Experience working with OAuth2, JWT, and Secrets Manager.
• Demonstrate growth potential and learning agility by quickly learning new technologies, expanding technical scope, and applying new knowledge to improve systems and team outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership by influencing technical direction, collaborating effectively across engineering and partner teams, mentoring others, and working through differing viewpoints constructively.
• Demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities and technical approaches in response to changing requirements, evolving architecture, and operational demands while staying focused on outcomes.
• Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying practical, innovative ways to solve infrastructure, reporting, and scalability challenges that create business value.
• Demonstrate analytical skills by using metrics, data, and sound engineering logic to evaluate tradeoffs, solve complex problems, and support technical decisions.

Our Shared Commitments

• 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 Employer.

Work Environment

• This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

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)

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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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).