Senior Software Engineer II Research & Development

Role Description

The Senior Software Engineer II is a senior technical engineer responsible for designing, developing, and delivering the Early Intervention Coordination of Benefits (EI-COB) solution on a high-volume healthcare data-processing platform, along with the related integrations, across hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud). This role combines deep technical software expertise with broad architectural understanding to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

• Provide technical leadership in a team of Software Engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise.
• Act as a key influencer in technical decision-making and driving architectural improvements.
• Collaborate with Principal Software Engineers, Architects, and Leadership to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions.
• Drive technical initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other areas for improvement.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the team's capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale, complex systems.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in Software Engineering including 2+ years of proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or equivalent role, with a strong track record of technical leadership and mentorship.
• Expertise in software development, including proficiency in Java, Python, Associated frameworks, MSSQL and Oracle PL/SQL.
• 5-7 years’ experience working with relational databases, and ETL processes.
• 3+ years’ experience with vector databases, SQL, No-SQL.
• Experience with AI Assistants such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices are preferred.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong presence in the software development community are desirable.

Requirements

• Mental Requirements:
• Communicating effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and thinking critically to remove impediments and drive team success.
• Facilitating collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of Engineering to come to consensus on design, architectural and/or technical decisions.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area, if in a remote setting.
• Must have reliable, high-speed internet access / connectivity, office setup and maintenance, if in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $134,000.00 to $165,000.00. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
• Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Paid family leave.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti.
• For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.