Senior Backend Architect - Device Management Platforms

Senior Backend Architect - Device Management Platforms Location: CA-WALNUT CREEK, 2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, 7TH FL Anticipated End Date: 2026-05-29 Position Title: Senior Backend Architect - Device Management Platforms Job Description: Senior Backend Architect - Device Management Platforms Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. Carebridge Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies within our Carelon business. Carebridge Health exists to enable individuals in home and community-based settings to maximize their health, independence, and quality of life through home care and community-based services. The Senior Backend Architect will join our Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform team to design and scale the backend services that power enterprise device ecosystems supporting patient-facing technologies. This role is focused on building secure, high-performance, and scalable backend systems that enable device provisioning, management, and integration across cloud-native environments. You will lead the architecture and development of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure that support mission-critical healthcare applications. This is a backend-first role with deep emphasis on microservices, system design, and cloud engineering, working closely with mobile and platform teams to deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions. How You Will Make an Impact: Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend architectures across distributed, cloud-native systems Define and contribute to system architecture, integration patterns, and API design standards Collaborate on architecture decisions across cloud and multi-platform environments Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Docker, ensuring code quality and best practices Ensure system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability in production environments Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud infrastructure design Partner with mobile and platform teams to build backend services that support device management (MDM), external APIs, and enterprise integrations Participate in technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and requirements gathering Mentor engineers and promote best practices in backend development and system design Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and platform goals Research and recommend new technologies and enhancements to improve platform capabilities Support vendor evaluation and integration of third-party services Contribute to system and data architecture improvements, including assessing current systems and recommending enhancements Minimum Requirements: Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years of experience in architecture/design in relevant technology disciplines; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Strong experience building backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Kotlin. Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design. Experience with cloud-native development on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred). Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and data modeling Experience designing and operating high-availability, scalable systems in production environments Ability to balance technical, analytical, and product considerations in solution design. Exposure to Android Management API, Okta (IAM), Grafana (monitoring / observability); Geocoding API is a bonus. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Experience with telehealth solutions / connected devices (IoT), Android Management API, and mobile applications. Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $138,160 to $226,080 Location(s): Walnut Creek, CA; Seattle, WA; Mendota Heights, MN; Iselin, NJ; New York, NY In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Family: IFT > IT Architecture Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. 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