Elevance Health

Staff Software Engineer Sr.

Elevance Health$120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with business and technical applications.
  • Strong backend or full-stack engineering expertise, particularly in Python.
  • Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with React and Node.js.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare data standards and security compliance (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain relationships with customers to gather business requirements.
  • Lead requirements gathering meetings and design reviews with business stakeholders.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical troubleshooting guidance.
  • Drive stability, performance, and scalability improvements in critical systems.
  • Design, build, and maintain front-end and back-end cloud-native applications.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance and productivity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Involvement in impactful, enterprise-wide technology projects.
Full Job Description
Anticipated End Date:
2026-08-31

Position Title:
Staff Software Engineer Sr.

Job Description:

Engineer Lead (Staff Software Engineer Sr)

Strategic Claims Pricing and Reimbursement Teams

Location: Atlanta, GA

Hybrid 2: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week at the Atlanta, GA office, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
  • Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.


The Engineer Lead is responsible for end-to-end design, development, delivery, and ongoing support of enterprise-wide technology platforms. This role combines deep technical leadership with strong partnership across business, product, and strategy teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

How you will make an impact:
  • Maintains active relationships with customers to determine business requirements and leads requirements gathering meetings.
  • Leads requirements gathering meetings and reviews designs with the business.
  • Lead vendor technical evaluations and integration efforts where applicable.
  • Mentor engineers and provide advanced troubleshooting and technical guidance.
  • Lead end-to-end system architecture, technical design, and implementation across enterprise platforms.
  • Leads efforts with Web and marketing team to increase the presence of web products.
  • May implement improvements in stability, performance, and scalability across major business-critical systems.
  • Drive improvements in stability, performance, scalability, and resiliency of business-critical systems. May implement process to reduce barriers and roadblocks in projects, services, and processes in order to operate more efficiently.
  • Perform and lead code reviews, design reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Owns the change request process and coordinates with other teams as necessary.
  • Partner with business stakeholders, product, and strategy teams to deeply understand customer problems and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Design, build, and maintain front-end and back-end applications and cloud-native services.
  • Lead end-to-end system architecture, technical design, and implementation across enterprise platforms.
  • Ensure comprehensive unit, integration, and system testing; oversee successful production implementation.
  • Responsible for delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning effort.
  • Coordinates and manages on-call support and owns the system monitoring process.
  • Own the technical delivery lifecycle from design through deployment and production support.
  • Own system monitoring, operational readiness, and on-call coordination.


Minimum Requirements
  • Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years related experience; multi platform, multi-dimensional experience, and expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.


Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
  • Experience mentoring others and provide troubleshooting support strongly preferred.
  • Multi database and/or multi language strongly preferred.
  • Strong backend or full-stack engineering background, with hands-on proficiency in Python.
  • Hands on proficiency JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React and Node.js.
  • Experience with modern backend development stack including: Git, GCP and/or AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, Relational and non-relational databases, Monitoring and alerting tools.
  • Experience delivering integration solutions in healthcare environments.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare data standards and security requirements (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR).
  • Leadership expereince.
  • Experience building and operating highly available, cloud-native system and driving architectural modernization initiatives.
  • Proficiency with modern AI-assisted / agentic development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve engineering productivity and quality.


Job Level:
Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:
IFT > Engineering/Dev

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words - the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

About Elevance Health

Epoch Health represents the next evolution in comprehensive healthcare specifically for men. Our philosophy is a clinical approach designed to help men enhance their quality of life through truly personalized and professional clinical care. At Epoch we stress appropriate health treatments, proactive screenings and lifestyle modifications.

Elevance Health Careers

Join the vibrant team at Elevance Health, a leader in healthcare solutions, where we prioritize innovation, leadership, and the well-being of our communities. At Elevance Health, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Elevance Health, you will be part of a team dedicated to reshaping the future of healthcare through outstanding service and cutting-edge technology. Our professionals enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect that supports both personal and professional growth.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you're seeking your first internship or a seasoned professional position, Elevance Health offers a range of employment opportunities across various specialties. Our team is growing, and we are hiring individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Explore positions that match your skills and interests in our dynamic company.

Innovate and Lead

Join us and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. At Elevance Health, you will work alongside industry leaders and have the chance to develop leadership skills that are crucial in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. Our leadership and diversity training ensure that all team members are equipped to lead, inspire, and thrive.

Develop Your Career

Elevance Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to comprehensive benefits, career development programs, and networking opportunities, you can expand your skills and advance your career within a supportive and nurturing environment. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in our robust training programs and our focus on promoting from within.

Benefits and Culture

We understand that the well-being of our employees is paramount. Elevance Health offers competitive benefits designed to support the health, financial security, and work-life balance of our team members. Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and is one of our greatest strengths.

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Learn more about Elevance Health
Size
3,969 employees
Market Cap
$116.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.5 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$121.8 billion
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