[Remote] Staff Engineer I (AI, Java)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cotiviti is seeking a Staff Engineer I to serve as a senior hands-on technical leader. The role focuses on designing and building intelligent Java backend services, workflow-integrated solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities while leading engineering teams in delivering secure, scalable, and reusable enterprise services.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of Java-based backend services (Spring Boot, microservices)
- Implement solutions across workflow platforms (Temporal, Camunda, Flowable, JBPM, Drools, Appian)
- Build AI-enabled service capabilities for workflow automation and decision support
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted development (Claude, Copilot) with strong validation and engineering standards
- Implement AI-native patterns:
- Intelligent routing
- Context-aware processing
- Embedded decision support
- Lead microservices and event-driven architectures for scalable systems
- Collaborate with architects to translate design into implementation
- Provide technical leadership:
- Design/code reviews
- Mentoring engineers
- Guiding best practices
- Support CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud deployments (OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS
- Drive reusable services and shared platform components
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- * 8–10+ years of enterprise backend development experience
- * Strong expertise in:
- + Java, Spring Boot, microservices
- + REST APIs and integration patterns
- + Workflow orchestration platforms
- * Experience integrating AI-driven capabilities into enterprise systems
- * Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- * Experience with:
- + PostgreSQL / Oracle
- + CI/CD, DevOps, OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS
- * Familiarity with Copilot, Claude or similar tools
- * Proven ability to lead design, mentor engineers, and drive alignment
- * Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and evaluate information objectively, considering different perspectives and potential implications before drawing conclusions or making recommendations
- * Attention to Detail: must have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- * Quantitative Aptitude: Strong numerical skills are essential for conducting quantitative analysis, working with statistical methods and models, and manipulating data using mathematical operations
- * Data Interpretation: skilled in interpreting data visualizations, charts, graphs, and other forms of data presentation to extract meaningful insights and communicate findings effectively
- * Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions
- * Curiosity and Learning Agility: A strong desire to learn and explore new methodologies, techniques, and tools in the field of data analysis and insights generation is essential for staying current with industry trends and best practices
- * Resilience: The ability to handle pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome setbacks is important in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous analytical environment
- * Ethical and Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and maintaining integrity in handling sensitive data and information is paramount for building trust and credibility in the insights provided
- * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- * Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- * Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
- * be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance
- * No adverse environmental conditions expected
- * Experience building workflow and decision automation platforms
- * Exposure to AI-native development practices
- * Experience with Appian or similar platforms
- * Background in Healthcare IT or regulated environments
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus consideration
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) savings plans
- Paid family leave
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti
- Remote work arrangement; all interviews will be conducted virtually
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