
Senior Software Engineer
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Zelis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate backend systems, with flexibility to work across the stack. The engineer will influence technical direction and engineering practices while helping ensure software is scalable, reliable, and easy to operate in the cloud. The role partners with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver and maintain production services.
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At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate core backend systems while remaining comfortable working across the entire stack when needed. This role is for an engineer with deep backend expertise who enjoys understanding how systems fit together, from APIs and data stores to deployment, infrastructure, and user-facing components. You will influence technical direction, improve engineering practices, and help ensure our software is scalable, reliable, and easy to operate in the cloud. Responsibilities * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend services and supporting systems. * Work across the stack as needed to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions. * Help own services in production, including deployment, monitoring, performance, and operational health. * Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. * Inform architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability. * Partner with engineers to identify and resolve production issues and system bottlenecks. * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, and architectural guidance. * Help establish best practices for operational readiness, observability, and system ownership. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily focused on backend systems. * Proven ability to deliver reliable, maintainable software in production environments. * Experience building and operating web-based services and APIs. * Experience working with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environments. * Experience contributing to or improving CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery processes. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Collaborative... For full info follow application link. Zelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to rac e, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
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