Staff Software Development Engineer L5

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 Staff Software Development Engineer L5 who brings deep expertise in building secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms. You will sit within the Provider Business Unit and help advance Inovalon’s foundation platform, including the client-facing login experience, dashboard, and core application layer. In this role, you will shape architecture, strengthen reliability and security, and raise engineering standards through technical leadership and collaboration across teams. Your work will directly support the performance, maintainability, and long-term evolution of systems that matter to Inovalon and our clients.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain Java and Spring Boot microservices that support Inovalon’s foundation platform, including client authentication, login, dashboard, and core application functionality.
• Implement and maintain authentication and identity integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, and role-based access control to enable secure platform access.
• Build and support cloud-native AWS infrastructure using ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, Secrets Manager, and CloudFormation to deliver scalable, reliable services.
• Design and implement API Gateway configurations and distributed systems patterns, including fault tolerance approaches such as circuit breakers, to improve system resilience and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development and production support issues, including participation in an on-call rotation of approximately one week per month, with timely response and resolution aligned to defined SLAs.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows to improve delivery quality, deployment consistency, and engineering efficiency.
• Use Datadog and AI-assisted development tools as part of daily engineering work to monitor services, investigate issues, and accelerate development.
• Raise the engineering bar through technical leadership, code reviews, mentoring, and strong software design, testing, and maintainability practices.
• Partner with engineers and stakeholders across Inovalon to understand requirements, align on priorities, and maintain a data-driven feedback loop for continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 8 years of software development experience with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology required, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Hands-on experience designing and building microservices-based architectures, including API Gateway patterns and distributed system design.
• Solid understanding of authentication and identity platforms, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, and RBAC required.
• AWS experience required, including ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, Secrets Manager, and CloudFormation, with familiarity with fault tolerance patterns such as circuit breakers.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows required.
• Growth Potential & Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity, adopts new tools and technologies quickly, and applies learning to improve engineering quality and platform outcomes as needs evolve.
• Leadership: Influences technical direction, builds strong working relationships across engineering and stakeholder groups, mentors team members, and navigates differing viewpoints constructively.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, production needs, and platform requirements while maintaining focus on reliability, delivery, and business impact.
• Creative Thinking: Identifies practical, innovative solutions to architecture, security, and scalability challenges and improves systems through thoughtful design and problem solving.
• Analytical Skills: Uses data, system behavior, and technical evidence to diagnose issues, evaluate tradeoffs, and make sound engineering decisions in complex environments.
• Nice to have: Datadog experience; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools as part of day-to-day workflow; Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience preferred.

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.

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).