Sr Software Engineer

Evolent Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Evolent Health, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer in the United States to design, develop, and deploy scalable software systems. You will architect high-performance APIs, mentor engineers, and drive improvements across CI/CD, testing, and automation.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of AI tools in the development lifecycle. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in CS, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development delivering scalable apps.
• Proficient in C#, Java, or Python ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven/clean architecture, and RESTful design.
• Experience building and maintaining legacy ASP.NET web apps.
• Cloud expertise with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud; containers with Docker/Kubernetes.
• DB design and optimization for SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot).
• Experience integrating AI services into production apps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions for scalability and maintainability.
• Architect and implement high-performance APIs and microservices supporting critical functions.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to translate needs into code.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous technical learning.
• Improve SDLC with automation, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot production issues ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and tech to boost productivity.
• Drive technical vision and long-term planning for projects.
• Apply AI-assisted development across requirements, coding, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Programming languages

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Education

Bachelors/Masters

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ASP.NET

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Your Future Evolves Here

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.

Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

Responsibilities

• 1. Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• 2. Architect and implement high-performance APIs and microservices that support critical business functions.
• 3. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and other engineers, to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• 4. Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best coding practices.
• 5. Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• 6. Identify and implement improvements to the software development lifecycle, including automation, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• 7. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, working to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
• 8. Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve development processes and team productivity.
• 9. Drive the technical vision for projects, contributing to architectural discussions and long-term planning.
• 10. Apply AI-assisted development techniques throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and operational support.

Requirements

• 1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2. 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex, scalable applications.
• 3. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as C#, Java, or Python and familiarity with their ecosystems.
• 4. Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, such as microservices, event-driven/clean architecture, and RESTful API design.
• 5. Experience with building and maintaining legacy ASP.NET web applications.
• 6. Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• 7. Expertise in database design and optimization for both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• 8. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly.
• 9. Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, present to stakeholders, and write detailed documentation.
• 10. Experience using AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar tools.
• 11. Experience integrating AI services, models, or agents into production applications is preferred.

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Technical Requirements

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router.

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $115,000 - 145,000. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.