Software Engineer - Java / SQL / AI Dev

Overview The Software Engineer role is responsible for the design and development of software applications and reusable software components for the Cotiviti Inc product suite, in compliance with predefined coding standards and technical design. This person will collaborate effectively and work with Senior Developers, QA, Product Owners, Project Management, and other stakeholders. Cotiviti develops highly innovative applications in healthcare analytics to generate performance improvement opportunities and value for our clients. Responsibilities Design and develop high quality, maintainable software modules. Conduct unit and integration testing. Analyze requirements and specifications and create detailed designs. Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and elevate quality across all areas of responsibility. Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features and applications. Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines to support ML model training and inference. Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities into existing and new products. Develop full-stack AI application components, including APIs, backend services, and front-end interfaces. Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to productionize machine learning models. Write clean, well-tested, and documented code following engineering best practices. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies. Investigate and resolve bugs and performance issues in AI systems. Continuously update professional knowledge of new technologies. Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). Ability to execute on project deliverables in a dynamic, fast paced environment within estimated timelines. Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. 2-3 years of software development experience, preferability in an enterprise setting. Strong Java and SQL skills. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one other language (Java, JavaScript, or similar). SQL Fundamentals — comfortable writing queries and complex joins. Exposure to LLM APIs (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, or similar). Git Basics — familiarity with version control, branching, and pull requests. Familiarity with Claude (Anthropic) for building intelligent, context-aware applications. Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar). Experience with REST API development and integration. Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, or similar). Experience in back-end systems development with heavy emphasis on data processing preferred. Proficient working with AI-enabled tools and coding assistants. Healthcare and pharmacy information systems / data experience preferred. Mental Requirements: Critical Thinking: Analyze problems objectively and make sound, data-driven decisions. Attention to Detail: Maintain accuracy across code, data, and deliverables. Quantitative Skills: Apply strong analytical and statistical methods to solve problems. Data Interpretation: Extract actionable insights from data, metrics, and visualizations. Communication: Clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Learning Agility: Quickly adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices. Resilience: Adapt to shifting priorities and deliver under pressure. Integrity: Handle data responsibly and uphold engineering and ethical standards. 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. This is a remote position - must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area with reliable hi-speed internet. Base compensation ranges from $91,000 to $129,000 per year. 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, and 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. This role is based remotely and all interviews will be conducted virtually. Date of posting: 07/24/2026 Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 08/20/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected. #LI-REMOTE #LI-AK1