Lead Software Engineer – athenaCollector

athenahealth, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare technology company as a Lead Software Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design and development of solutions that automate Revenue Cycle Management, collaborating with a team of skilled professionals. The position offers an opportunity to shape technology that impacts healthcare access and quality, while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Location-specific perks

Events like book clubs and hackathons

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in modern programming languages and technologies.
• Experience in Agile environments and enterprise-level projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development on an agile team.
• Mentor and advise team members to promote productivity.
• Take ownership of team deliverables and ensure project completion.

Skills

Software Engineering

Agile Methodology

Java

ReactJS

JavaScript

SQL

RESTful API

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Terraform

Job description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our athenaCollector team.

In athenaCollector, we build technology solutions that automate Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). This Collector team implements underlying medical back-office processes to automate and integrate the claims cycle requirements.

The Team: The athenaCollector product is a critical part of the athenaOne platform, which helps our medical provider clients manage their business and revenue cycle, automating claims and billing for over $200 billion in client revenue.

Job Responsibilities

1. Produce accurate, unambiguous technical design specifications with appropriate detail. Lead design and development on an agile team of Engineers, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Experience Designer.
2. Collaborate, mentor, and advise team members to promote productivity and effectiveness; share business and technical insights with the broader engineering and product organization.
3. Develop knowledge to act as a domain expert. Take ownership of what the team builds and oversee efforts across the team to ensure completion.

Typical Qualifications

1. 6 years of experience with significant software engineering skills and computer science background.
2. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
3. Experience working in an Agile environment at an enterprise level.
4. Proficient in at least one modern programming language; relational databases; experience with modern UI frameworks is a plus.
5. Hands-on experience in Java technologies, React Native APIs, ReactJS, JavaScript, ECMAScript, and JSX.
6. Knowledge of Unix/Linux, SQL, RESTful API, AWS, and broad technologies; experience in developing decoupled applications is preferred.
7. Prior experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, AWS EC2, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform or similar technologies.
8. Knowledge of Perl is helpful.

About athenahealth

Our vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Unique locations: Our offices, from historic arsenals to converted power plants, are designed to embody our innovative spirit. With 10 offices across the US and India, plus remote employees, we work together to modernize healthcare.

Company culture: We value a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. Our employees, or 'athenistas', bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering innovation and growth.

Our size allows for individual contributions to stand out while providing resources for career development. Giving back through athenaGives supports food security, healthcare access, and STEM education, aligning with our CSR initiatives.

Employee Benefits and Culture

We offer health and financial benefits, location-specific perks, and host events like book clubs, speakers, and hackathons. We promote work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, recognizing the importance of in-office collaboration and remote work.

athenahealth is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or expression. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Learn more about our commitment to equal opportunity at https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity.