Cotiviti

Principal Backend Engineer AI (Python)

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5 months ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+

Base Salary

$217k - $258k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable APIs for the centralized AI platform.
  • Develop Python and Java SDKs for teams to interact with the AI platform.
  • Build backend services for AI agent lifecycle management, deployment, and monitoring using Python frameworks.
  • Develop secure authentication and authorization systems supporting multi-tenant architecture.
  • Create data access layers and database schemas for AI agents interacting with internal data sources.
  • Implement asynchronous task processing for long-running AI agent operations.
  • Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and help define the AI platform roadmap.
  • Provide technical guidance on backend architecture, Python development, and SDK design.
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements across the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of backend development experience, including 5+ years building scalable Python applications and APIs.
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
  • Expert-level Python skills and proficiency with FastAPI, Django REST Framework, or Flask.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLAlchemy, and Django ORM.
  • Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGen.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining SDKs or client libraries.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Strong ability to navigate complex technologies, work independently and collaboratively, handle confidential information, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • 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 per year, depending on level and length of service.
  • Remote-oriented work with global and geographically dispersed US-based teams; a dedicated secure work area, high-speed internet, and office setup are required.

Tech Stack

AWSAzureDjangoDockerFastAPIFlaskGitGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsKubernetesMySQLPostgreSQLPython

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About Cotiviti

5,001-10,000 employees

Cotiviti builds analytics software and tech-enabled services that help U.S. health insurers and government payers improve payment integrity, risk adjustment, and quality measurement, and also provides supplier audit and procure-to-pay accuracy for retailers. It operates a SaaS and services model focused on reducing improper payments and enhancing clinical and coding compliance. Headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, Cotiviti is privately held, and its customers serve the majority of U.S. healthcare consumers—over 300 million members and patients.

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