Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Cotiviti is a leading solutions and analytics company that leverages financial datasets to deliver deep insight into the performance of retail system. These insights uncover new opportunities for retail organizations to collaborate to improve their financial performance and accuracy along with reducing inefficiencies.

The Principal Software Engineer is primarily responsible for the design, development and support of the existing software applications and enhancing software components deployed in the Cotiviti product suite. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate effectively with product owners, senior developers, offshore development team members, business owners, project management, and other internal stakeholders.

This role aligns with our Retail Recovery Audit solution. Cotiviti Retail

This role can be located within the US or Canada (Ontario area only)

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance high quality software modules for the Cotiviti product suite.
• Analyze and resolve software related issues originated from internal or external customers.
• Documents the specifications, design, features, and operation of applications prior to production roll out.
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of the primary discipline and a developing knowledge of related disciplines.
• Executes solutions enhancements to improve performance / availability.
• Communicates technical and operational issues to both engineering and business leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all technology standards are adhered to while developing systems.
• Explores new ideas and makes innovative contributions to existing processes or systems which improve efficiency and results.
• Continuously improves and enhances knowledge of new technologies as selected and integrated into the Cotiviti product suite.
• Execute all appropriate facets of the Cotiviti Software Development Lifecycle with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Mentor other developers
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and the requirements of the job change.  

Qualifications

• BS or MS Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years’ of IT industry experience.
• 8+ years' experience with relational databases.
• 5+ years’ experience with MVC design methodologies
• 8+ years' experience with .Net 4.x and Core Frameworks.
• 8+ years’ experience is ASP and C#.
• 5+ years’ developing solutions in framework/platforms including Angular, React, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• 5+ years’ administrating Microsoft Azure containers, gateways, and firewall configurations.  Extensive experience in designing and implementing cloud computing architectures.
• Over 3 years of experience in .NET WinForms development.
• Proficiency in the creation and support Microsoft web services (REST API and SOAP).
• Expert that leads CI/CD best practices utilizing code management platforms including Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo, and Octopus Deploy.
• Extensive experience developing interfaces that reference/parse XML, JSON, XSLT datasets.
• Knowledge of the enterprise scheduling tool Apache Airflow.
• Advanced understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets in both Microsoft SQL and Snowflake platforms.
• Advanced experience optimization and tuning of Microsoft SQL, Snowflake and Postgres queries, stored procedures, and triggers.

Mental Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Problem-solving and thinking critically.
• Completing tasks independently.
• Interpreting data.
• Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Maintaining focus.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Applying established protocols in a timely manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.                                         

Base compensation ranges from $122,000 to $170,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

This role is based remotely and all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Date of posting: 01/12/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 04/11/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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