Staff Engineer I - Research and Development

Cotiviti

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer I to join our dynamic team in Payment Integrity. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring a team of Senior Software Engineers, while working closely with the Leadership and Principal Software Engineer(s) to drive technical excellence and innovation. This position requires a deep understanding of software development, software development practices, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in Software Engineering including 3+ years of proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer II or equivalent role, with a strong track record of technical leadership and mentorship.
• Expertise in software development, including proficiency in Java, C#, Python, Associated frameworks, SparkSQL and Oracle PL/SQL.
• 5-7+ years’ experience working with relational databases, and ETL processes.
• 3-5+ years’ experience working with No-SQL databases.
• Proficient in AI-native development.
• Experience with AI/LLM implementations.
• 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.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Problem-solving and thinking critically.
• Completing tasks independently.
• Interpreting data.
• Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Maintaining focus.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Learning new tasks and completing tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Remembering and adhering to processes and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor 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 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.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.
• This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior