Software Engineer I

About Avalon Healthcare Solutions:

Avalon Healthcare Solutions is the nation’s leader in diagnostic intelligence, uniquely focused on transforming the role of diagnostic testing across the healthcare ecosystem. Our proprietary Diagnostic Insights Platform delivers evidence-based policies, curated lab networks, and real-time analytics that simplify complex diagnostics, accelerate innovation adoption, and optimize diagnostic investments.

Supporting over 30+ health plans and 90+ million members nationwide, Avalon partners with payers and providers to ensure diagnostic testing is performed appropriately, efficiently, and at the right time. Our flexible solutions span routine and genetic testing management, automated adherence, and end-to-end diagnostics support-driving measurable value, reduced waste, and improved clinical outcomes.

With unmatched scientific rigor, deep clinical expertise, and a performance-based model, Avalon is redefining how diagnostics power personalized care and healthcare value.

Learn more at www.avalonhcs.com.

You will be part of a team that shapes a new market and business. Most importantly, you will help Avalon to achieve its mission and improve clinical outcomes and health care affordability for the people we serve.

For more information about Avalon, please visit www.avalonhcs.com.

Avalon Healthcare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vet/Disability.

This position description is subject to change at any time. As determined by the company based upon business needs, an employee in this position may be required to perform duties and take responsibility for work other than as described in this document.

About the Software Engineer I Position:

Avalon’s Software Engineer I must support Avalon projects through the use of software development tools under limited supervision using prescribed methodologies. You will analyze, design, develop, document and support various custom applications, portals, data exchanges, services and integration with other applications and systems to support the evolving needs of the company. Jr. software Engineers must work collaboratively with other technical and business resources, and they must use professional judgment in asking for assistance, discussing ideas, and seeking necessary approvals. Jr. Software Engineers will follow the defined Avalon change management process in the creation of their work products.

This position is eligible for remote work, but quarterly travel will be required to Avalon's corporate office located in Tampa, Florida.

Software Engineer I - Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Can create a detailed design document through the assessment of business requirements. Can work in a team to assess alternatives to different designs and choose the best solution to fit business needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to read, interpret, create and maintain complex Conceptual, Logical and Physical models to include context diagrams, data flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, data dictionaries and logical flow charts, under limited supervision.
• Able to develop unit test plans which include regression testing and the packaging of tests into consecutive steps based on logical dependencies to ensure quality delivery. Assists in the development of functional test plans used to verify that a specific system functions according to actual requirements and established guidelines.
• Able to perform moderate to complex application administration & support. Ability to triage and resolve application and integration issues. Document and track product defects. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement solutions for the causes identified.
• Develops complex, modular and reusable application code which utilizes SQL data sources. Develops multiple, modular objects and understands several Enterprise Software Design Patterns. Reuses objects and can create object inventories.
• Adheres to and contributes to definition of good database design practices. Conceptual understanding of referential integrity, locking and transaction processing. Understands impact of data modeling decisions on system performance and resource usage. Able to develop complex queries and update tables.
• Software Developer will contribute to and follow the defined Avalon Agile SDLC / Change Management process for developing, testing, maintaining and deploying code. Contributes to and follows established coding standards. Able to perform code reviews and assess the work of other team members to ensure quality delivery and compliance with procedures.
• Has an understanding of the strategic alignment of IT solutions with business objectives. Demonstrates a working knowledge of specific components of health plan operations and associated technical dependencies.
• Responsible for the delivery and support of software system solutions that support the operations of the company on a 24x7x365 basis.

Software Engineer I - Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline; or the equivalent years of relevant business and technical experience; advanced degree desired
• Experience developing applications utilizing several of the following: Jetty, Apache Camel, Drools/rules engines, Red Hat Linux, SoapUI, Postman, Docker, AWS EC2, ECS/Fargate, AWS SQS, Spring Framework, Sprint Boot, Apache Kafka, AWS Lambda).
• Experience with the SQL Query Language, focus on T-SQL preferred.
• Experience and or working knowledge of standard middleware interface/integration architecture and techniques (SOA, Web services, SOAP / WSDL / XML, REST, SAML, APIs, Microservices).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• History of working in an Agile software development environment.
• Proven success delivering and supporting high quality solutions on time

Software Engineer I - Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare knowledge or experience preferred
• Strong background with web services both SOAP and RESTful
• Integration of rules engine and BRMS with xml messages
• Experience working in an AWS or cloud base environment
• Planning, developing and deploying high volume, mission-critical software applications in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge or experience with HIPAA regulations and standards for security (PHI, IIHI), privacy and transactions.