Principal Analytics Engineer

Waystar, Inc; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to innovate and lead the development of SaaS analytics applications. This role involves hands-on architecture, coding, and mentoring, focusing on scalability and security in a multi-tenant environment. Join a dynamic team to shape the future of healthcare payments technology.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards

Customizable benefits package

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Education assistance opportunities

Free mental health programs

401(K) program with company match

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a principal or technical lead role.
• Expertise in GCP services, JavaScript/TypeScript, and multi-tenant SaaS security.

Responsibilities

• Lead SaaS analytics development and architect multi-tenant cloud-native applications.
• Provide technical mentorship and drive architecture decisions.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

GCP

Looker

Job description

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Principal Analytics Engineer

Apply remote type Technology/Engineering locations Louisville, KY time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R2532

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for a Principal Analytics Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of our SaaS analytics applications with a focus on innovation, multi-tenant security, scalability, and performance. As a key technical leader, you will play a hands-on role in architecture, coding, and mentoring while shaping our long-term technology strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead SaaS Analytics Development

• Architect and develop multi-tenant, cloud-native analytics applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .

• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security in a multi-tenant environment.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Design and optimize data pipelines, transformations, and queries using . NET , SQL Server, Snowflake, and BigQuery .

• Build interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Looker .

• Develop and maintain JavaScript-based front-end and backend services .
  

Set Strategy & Best Practices

• Define and implement architecture standards, coding practices, and security guidelines for SaaS analytics.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Data Science, DevOps) to align business goals with technical execution.

Mentor & Lead Engineering Teams

• Provide technical mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Conduct code reviews, design sessions, and performance tuning .

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a principal or technical lead role.

• Expertise in GCP services ( BigQuery , Cloud Functions, IAM, Pub/Sub).

• Strong experience in JavaScript/TypeScript for front-end and C# backend development .

• Deep understanding of multi-tenant SaaS security models.

• Experience with Looker ( LookML , dashboard design, data modeling).

• Proven ability to drive architecture decisions, cloud cost optimization, and system performance tuning.

• Passion for mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and influencing leadership.

• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices in SaaS.

Why Join Us?

I mpact – Build and shape a next-gen SaaS analytics platform used at scale.

Leadership – Drive strategy, mentor teams, and own end-to-end solutions.

Cutting-Edge Tech – Work with GCP, BigQuery , and modern analytics stacks.

Innovation Culture – Be part of a high-impact engineering team that values learning and creativity.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful,optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks +13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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