Senior Software Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Inovalon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Who We Are
Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Who You Are
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of broadly used software capabilities by designing, executing, and improving effective testing practices. You work closely with developers and cross-functional partners to validate requirements, identify issues early, and support high-quality releases in an Agile environment. Your work helps strengthen product performance and user experience for internal teams, clients, and the people they serve.
What You'll Do
Execute test scripts for complex, widely used product capabilities and components across integration, functional, API, data, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.
Create, maintain, and extend comprehensive test plans and test cases for user stories, defects, and technical enhancements to ensure requirements and specifications are fully validated.
Design structured, reusable, automation-ready test cases that can be used by Quality Engineers and automated test frameworks.
Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate test case creation, expand test coverage, identify edge cases, and improve test effectiveness while applying human judgment to validate and refine outputs.
Analyze functional requirements and specifications to identify gaps, clarify expected behavior, and define test strategies that verify complete coverage.
Partner with developers to troubleshoot defects, isolate complex issues involving dependent software components, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
Set up, perform, and interpret performance and load tests to evaluate product behavior under expected and stressed conditions.
Analyze, document, and report test results, quality metrics, and testing status from an overall product perspective.
Develop and maintain test scripts, test cases, and software test and performance measurement tools using appropriate programming languages and software applications.
Continuously improve test plans, scripts, and cases based on quality data, production incidents, lessons learned, and team priorities.
What You'll Need
5+ years of demonstrated QA and testing experience or equivalent experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience developing test cases and test scripts.
Good knowledge of basic test techniques, including positive and negative testing, interface testing, and database testing.
Demonstrated hands-on experience across all phases of software testing, including integration, functional, API, data, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.
Experience with test tools and source control tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps and/or GitHub.
Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle, quality before design, Agile software development, and current QA best practices, methodologies, standards, and testing approaches.
Experience validating the effectiveness of application user experience.
Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of staff levels and lead work effectively within a team environment.
Growth Potential & Learning Agility: You actively build your knowledge of product behavior, testing methods, tools, and emerging technologies, and apply new learning to improve test quality and team outcomes.
Leadership: You influence through collaboration, communicate clearly with developers and peers, support shared quality goals, and help move issues to resolution when perspectives differ.
Adaptability: You adjust quickly to changing priorities, evolving requirements, and shifting release needs while staying focused on quality and delivery outcomes.
Creative Thinking: You develop practical, effective ways to improve test coverage, uncover edge cases, and strengthen quality processes across complex product areas.
Analytical Skills: You interpret test results, identify patterns and root causes, break down complex issues, and use evidence to guide decisions and recommendations.
Nice to have: Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright and an understanding of databases.
Our Shared Commitments
Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of Employer.
Work Environment
This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.
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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).