Software Engineer IV
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Modivcare. Remote, United States · full-time · $116,700–$160,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape architecture for distributed systems, including their APIs, microservices and event-driven designs on Azure
- Build and deliver complex software across services, focusing on performance, maintainability and resilient cloud solutions
- Introduce AI-assisted coding tools into engineering workflows while protecting code quality and security
- Set up system observability, monitoring and alerts, then lead performance, capacity and cost improvements
- Coordinate delivery with engineering, DevOps, QA and product teams, and guide engineers on design and AI tools
What you bring
- At least eight years in software engineering, with strong system design experience
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related area, or equivalent experience
- You have architected distributed systems and built and operated software in Microsoft Azure
- Practical use of AI coding tools, plus strong skills in at least one listed programming language
- You understand microservices, APIs and distributed systems, and have worked with CI/CD pipelines
Who this fits
This remote U.S. role suits an experienced engineer ready to lead technical design, complex delivery and AI-tool adoption while mentoring teammates. It combines hands-on engineering with cross-team collaboration and operational work, including incident response and root-cause analysis.
From the employer
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!
We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer IV to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering complex, distributed systems while contributing to adoption of AI-assisted development tools and processes. This role combines deep expertise in system design with the ability to leverage modern AI-powered development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery speed. The ideal candidate will shape both system architecture and how engineering teams effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
This role…
System Architecture & Design Leadership
- Lead the architecture and design of complex, distributed systems
- Define scalable, resilient, and secure architectures aligned with long-term business objectives
- Design APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems using modern cloud-native patterns in Microsoft Azure
- Conduct architecture reviews and enforce design standards and best practices
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, bottlenecks, and scalability constraints
Software Development & AI Adoption
- Design and implement high-quality, performant, and maintainable systems
- Lead delivery of complex initiatives spanning multiple services and teams
- Develop resilient solutions leveraging cloud-native capabilities (e.g., Azure App Services, Cosmos DB)
- Solving highly complex technical problems requiring deep expertise and innovation
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., Codex, Spec-Kit, MCP servers) while maintaining code quality and security
- Stay current on emerging trends in AI-assisted development, cloud-native architectures, and engineering productivity tools
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
System Reliability & Operational Excellence
- Design systems with built-in observability using tools such as Azure Application Insights, and Log Analytics
- Implement monitoring and alerting system health and performance
- Lead performance optimization, capacity planning, and cost efficiency improvements
- Participate in incident response and lead root cause analysis
Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate across engineering, DevOps, QA, and product teams to define requirements and deliver projects
- Partner with engineering leadership to integrate AI capabilities into the software development lifecycle
- Mentor engineers in technical design, development best practices and effective use of AI development tools
We are interested in speaking with individuals with the following…
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong system design expertise
- Proven experience architecting and delivering complex, distributed systems
- Experience building and operating solutions in Microsoft Azure environments
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex, GitHub Copilot or similar)
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, Go, TypeScript)
- Deep understanding of microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with rolling out AI-assisted development tools at scale within engineering organizations
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Developer)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform)
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. Healthcare, FinTech)
Salary: $116,700-$160,400
This role is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Primarily seated work; extensive computer and telephone use; occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.
Modivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)
Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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- Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
- We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr.recruiting@modivcare.com