Backend Software Engineer

Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to improve outcomes for individuals facing complex and costly health challenges. By working across specialties and primary care, we aim to bridge the gaps in the fragmented healthcare system and ensure that everyone receives the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. At Evolent, we prioritize work/life balance, flexible working arrangements, and the autonomy necessary for our employees to thrive. We believe that individuals perform best when they are supported to lead their best lives and feel welcome to bring their authentic selves to work. That’s why diversity and inclusion are at the core of our business values. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture. What You'll Be Doing: As a Backend Software Engineer, you will: Develop the Auth Intel AI product, leveraging Scala to tackle a variety of challenges across the software stack, including real-time data ingestion, distributed computing, machine-learning algorithms for automated model development, and API development for user-friendly data modeling and analysis. Manage the entire software development lifecycle, encompassing design, development, testing, and production operations. Architect solutions focused on achieving high reliability, scalability, and security. Engage in effective communication with fellow engineers, other teams, and stakeholders such as product managers. Work within an Agile development framework. Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of production software development experience in C++, Java, Scala, or a modern variant. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Docker, WSL, or other local container solutions. Proficient in architecting and building scalable distributed systems. Experience in developing cloud-native applications, whether on public clouds (AWS, Google, Azure) or private cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Linux OS and familiarity with Ubuntu. Expertise in designing and implementing well-structured APIs within a service-oriented architecture. Solid understanding of SQL. Awareness of software security best practices. Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment frameworks. A knack for creatively solving complex problems is preferred. Prior experience in healthcare, particularly focusing on claims and prior authorization data, is preferred. To ensure secure hiring, we take several identity verification steps, including a government-issued photo ID. Interviews will include identity verification, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of AI tools during interviews is monitored and prohibited. Any misrepresentation will lead to immediate disqualification. Technical Requirements: All employees must have a reliable high-speed internet connection (over 10 Mbps). Specifically, call center employees must be able to directly connect to their home internet router. These technical requirements may evolve based on any reopening of office locations. Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation to access the information on this website, please contact for assistance. The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000, with eligibility for a bonus based on predefined performance criteria. Evolent offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, to qualified employees. Compensation decisions are based on the skills and experience required for the role and may vary for candidates selected, potentially exceeding the stated amounts. If you don’t see the perfect job for you, feel free to submit your contact information and resume, and we will reach out if a suitable opportunity arises!

Created: 2026-03-04