Lead Software Engineer, Medication Management

Mass Digital Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter support

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Collaborative workspaces

Job summary

athenahealth in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Medications to shape the future of medication management. You will lead a cross-functional team, own architectural decisions, and drive delivery of scalable software with AI-assisted tooling.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong React/Java skills, and deep API and distributed systems know-how. You will collaborate with product and design, mentor engineers, and contribute to a high-impact healthcare platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong product focus.
• Proven experience leading full-stack development teams with mentoring and design oversight.
• Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) plus Java.
• Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling.
• Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience designing and supporting APIs and distributed architectures (monoliths and microservices).
• Nice to have: GraphQL, Unix/Linux environments, and exposure to legacy tech in large-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software within an agile cross-functional team.
• Own technical designs and guide implementation aligned with architecture and business goals.
• Build scalable, maintainable, well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and decisions.
• Regularly leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve throughput and quality.
• Evaluate and propose generative AI opportunities to delight customers.
• Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain as a technical SME.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

React

Frontend Architecture

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Java

AI tooling

APIs

Tools

GraphQL

Unix/Linux

Distributed Systems

Job description

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

Lead Software Engineer - Medications

Role Summary

Join our innovative team as a Lead Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medication management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead technical execution for a cross-functional engineering team in delivering high-quality software that enhances healthcare outcomes. You will report to Engineering Manager.

Team Summary

Our Medication Management engineering team builds mission-critical solutions used by over 170,000 healthcare providers every day. We empower providers to make informed, personalized clinical treatment decisions in partnership with each patient, regarding their medications, vaccines, and medical supplies. Our collaborative, mission-driven team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve patient safety and streamline workflows. We foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging team members to share ideas and drive improvements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software within an agile cross-functional team.
• Own technical designs and help guide implementation in alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
• Build scalable, maintainable, well-tested software using modern engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and support for sound design decisions.
• Regularly leverage AI-assist software tooling in ways that increase throughput, effectiveness and quality
• Evaluate and propose opportunities for generative AI as part of delivering solutions to delight customers
• Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
• Partner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Foster strong collaboration between product and engineering by creating clarity, surfacing risks early, and helping the team make informed, timely decisions.

Expected Education & Experience

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong product development background.
• Proven experience leading full-stack development teams, including technical mentoring and design oversight.
• Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, core web technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Java
• Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling
• Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience designing and supporting APIs and working across distributed systems and evolving system architectures, including monolith and microservices environments.
• Nice to have: GraphQL, Unix/Linux experience, and exposure to legacy technologies in large-scale production environments.
• Strong communication, ownership, accountability, and a track record of adopting new technologies.

Expected Compensation

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About athenahealth

Our vision:

In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture:

Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment:

Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers

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