Senior Distributed Systems Engineer – Kotlin

Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full‑time, except for required in‑person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within commuting distance from an office.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Senior Backend Architect – Mobile Device Management (MDM) Platform will join our team to design and scale the backend services that power enterprise device ecosystems supporting patient‑facing technologies.

• Design and implement scalable, high‑performance backend architectures across distributed, cloud‑native systems.
• Define and contribute to system architecture, integration patterns, and API design standards.
• Collaborate on architecture decisions across cloud and multi‑platform environments.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, Postgre
  
  SQL, AWS, and Docker, ensuring code quality and best practices.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability in production environments.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud infrastructure design.
• Partner with mobile and platform teams to build backend services that support device management (MDM), external APIs, and enterprise integrations.
• Participate in technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and requirements gathering.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in backend development and system design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and platform goals.
• Research and recommend new technologies and enhancements to improve platform capabilities.
• Support vendor evaluation and integration of third‑party services.
• Contribute to system and data architecture improvements, including assessing current systems and recommending enhancements.

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in architecture/design in relevant technology disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong experience building backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Kotlin.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud‑native development on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with relational databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, including performance tuning and data modeling.
• Experience designing and operating high‑availability, scalable systems in production environments.
• Ability to balance technical, analytical, and product considerations in solution design.
• Exposure to Android Management API, Okta (IAM), Grafana (monitoring/observability);
  Geocoding API is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative problem‑solving approach.
• Experience with telehealth solutions / connected devices (IoT), Android Management API, and mobile applications.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Locations: California;
Minnesota;
New Jersey;
New York;
Washington State.

Salary Range: $138,160 to $226,080 (specific to the selected location).

Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, equity stock purchase plan, incentive and recognition programs, and other company‑approved benefits subject to eligibility.

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Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

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