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:
The Senior Software Development Engineer L4 is expected to successfully work through complex tasks independently, understand the intricacies of the software development life cycle, and display strong adherence to fundamental software engineering principles in the production of software. This position sits within the Vigilanz team in the Provider Business Unit, with a focus on backend C# and T-SQL development. The engineer will contribute to import product functionality, performance optimization, and internal utility and migration tooling, operating with a high degree of independence and strong engineering discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write high-quality, testable code using a test-first approach where possible; participate in design and code reviews with other engineers;
- Design, implement, and unit test software following defined processes; fix defects and manage assigned integration, testing, and deployment tasks;
- Contribute to import product functionality, backend performance optimization, and internal utility and migration tooling;
- Collaborate with product management to scope and estimate enhancements; contribute to end-of-iteration demos and team retrospectives;
- Write and maintain documentation covering program logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections;
- Adhere to all confidentiality, HIPAA, regulatory, and other such policies, procedures, and requirements as outlined within Employer’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 scope of work;
- Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement, and fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success;
- On-Call Policy: Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical issues, including outside standard business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), ensuring timely response and resolution as per defined SLAs.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of software development experience; proficiency in C# required as the primary development language for this role;
- Strong T-SQL skills required, including query development, optimization, and troubleshooting;
- Experience with Git or comparable version control tooling required; Snowflake experience is a plus;
- Advanced design, debugging, and coding skills with a focus on security, scalability, and software best practices;
- Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, feedback, and improvement;
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology required;
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
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.
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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