Staff Software Engineer L6

Who We Are

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, 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

As a Staff Software Developer L6, you drive the technical design and execution of core data platforms and full-stack applications. You bridge data engineering across Snowflake and AWS with full-stack development across Java, Python, and UI technologies, helping the team build scalable, resilient, and observable systems. You turn ambiguous product needs into clear technical designs, guide engineering decisions, and help the organization adopt AI development tools responsibly in daily workflows.

What You'll Do

• Design and build reliable, scalable distributed data pipelines and full-stack application architectures across AWS and Snowflake.
• Develop clean, high-performance code across the stack, including Java and Python backends and user-facing UI components.
• Translate vague or complex product requirements into concrete, well-documented technical designs that engineering teams can execute.
• Modernize big data processing systems using Spark, EMR, and Glue to improve the efficient processing of healthcare data.
• Use and promote AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate prototyping, testing, and debugging.
• Establish engineering guidelines for responsible AI-assisted development, ensuring AI-generated code is reviewed, tested, secure, and production ready.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and technical coaching to strengthen engineering practices.
• Implement end-to-end observability frameworks, including metrics, logs, and distributed tracing, to improve system visibility and incident resolution.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices to support seamless, automated deployments.
• Ensure designs and implementations align with healthcare data security requirements and HIPAA compliance standards.

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience required.
• [CONFIRM: education requirement] or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience leading technical designs and engineering choices for a team.
• Strong experience with modern cloud data warehouse architectures, advanced SQL performance tuning, and distributed data processing frameworks or managed data integration tools.
• Hands-on experience building scalable systems using container orchestration frameworks, serverless computing modules, state machine orchestrators, and cloud object storage solutions.
• Strong programming expertise in Java and Python for building APIs, microservices, and data scripts.
• Practical experience with modern UI frameworks such as React or Angular to connect front-end interfaces with data-intensive platforms.
• Practical experience setting up monitoring and tracing platforms such as Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or ELK to manage production health.
• Hands-on experience architecting retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, managing vector embeddings, and integrating large language models.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI tools in daily development workflows, with sound judgment about where they help and where they introduce risk.
• Ability to work independently, define evaluation criteria for project results, and take ownership of technical outcomes.
• Growth Potential & Learning Agility: You actively learn new technologies, tools, and architectural patterns, and apply that learning to improve engineering quality as team and business needs evolve.
• Leadership: You influence technical direction, build alignment across teams, mentor other engineers, and handle differing viewpoints constructively to move work forward.
• Adaptability: You remain effective amid changing priorities, shifting requirements, and evolving technical approaches while staying focused on delivery and quality.
• Creative Thinking: You develop practical, innovative solutions to complex data and application challenges, including new ways to improve architecture, workflows, and engineering efficiency.
• Analytical Skills: You evaluate complex technical information, identify patterns and tradeoffs, and use evidence to make sound system design and implementation decisions.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with building software in regulated environments such as healthcare, HIPAA, or finance.

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.

Who We Are

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, 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

As a Staff Software Developer L6, you drive the technical design and execution of core data platforms and full-stack applications. You bridge data engineering across Snowflake and AWS with full-stack development across Java, Python, and UI technologies, helping the team build scalable, resilient, and observable systems. You turn ambiguous product needs into clear technical designs, guide engineering decisions, and help the organization adopt AI development tools responsibly in daily workflows.

What You'll Do

• Design and build reliable, scalable distributed data pipelines and full-stack application architectures across AWS and Snowflake.
• Develop clean, high-performance code across the stack, including Java and Python backends and user-facing UI components.
• Translate vague or complex product requirements into concrete, well-documented technical designs that engineering teams can execute.
• Modernize big data processing systems using Spark, EMR, and Glue to improve the efficient processing of healthcare data.
• Use and promote AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate prototyping, testing, and debugging.
• Establish engineering guidelines for responsible AI-assisted development, ensuring AI-generated code is reviewed, tested, secure, and production ready.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and technical coaching to strengthen engineering practices.
• Implement end-to-end observability frameworks, including metrics, logs, and distributed tracing, to improve system visibility and incident resolution.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices to support seamless, automated deployments.
• Ensure designs and implementations align with healthcare data security requirements and HIPAA compliance standards.

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience required.
• [CONFIRM: education requirement] or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience leading technical designs and engineering choices for a team.
• Strong experience with modern cloud data warehouse architectures, advanced SQL performance tuning, and distributed data processing frameworks or managed data integration tools.
• Hands-on experience building scalable systems using container orchestration frameworks, serverless computing modules, state machine orchestrators, and cloud object storage solutions.
• Strong programming expertise in Java and Python for building APIs, microservices, and data scripts.
• Practical experience with modern UI frameworks such as React or Angular to connect front-end interfaces with data-intensive platforms.
• Practical experience setting up monitoring and tracing platforms such as Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or ELK to manage production health.
• Hands-on experience architecting retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, managing vector embeddings, and integrating large language models.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI tools in daily development workflows, with sound judgment about where they help and where they introduce risk.
• Ability to work independently, define evaluation criteria for project results, and take ownership of technical outcomes.
• Growth Potential & Learning Agility: You actively learn new technologies, tools, and architectural patterns, and apply that learning to improve engineering quality as team and business needs evolve.
• Leadership: You influence technical direction, build alignment across teams, mentor other engineers, and handle differing viewpoints constructively to move work forward.
• Adaptability: You remain effective amid changing priorities, shifting requirements, and evolving technical approaches while staying focused on delivery and quality.
• Creative Thinking: You develop practical, innovative solutions to complex data and application challenges, including new ways to improve architecture, workflows, and engineering efficiency.
• Analytical Skills: You evaluate complex technical information, identify patterns and tradeoffs, and use evidence to make sound system design and implementation decisions.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with building software in regulated environments such as healthcare, HIPAA, or finance.

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)

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.

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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).