Software Engineer II

Waystar; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(K) program with company match

Job summary

Waystar in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Software Developer to develop, test, deploy, and maintain applications on the Claims platform. The position involves working with microservices and SQL Server, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency in C# and .NET. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C# and .NET, solid understanding of ecosystems.
• Experience with SQL Server and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL Server

Agile methodologies

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Splunk

Job description

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and services on the Waystar Claims platform. You will contribute to C#/.NET microservices, event‑driven messaging, and SQL Server data tiers, working alongside senior engineers and architects to deliver reliable, high‑quality healthcare revenue cycle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and services using C#/.NET.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and teammates to understand requirements and deliver well‑scoped technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well‑documented, and maintainable code adhering to Waystar's coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, giving and incorporating constructive feedback to maintain code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Waystar's software development processes and tooling.
• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration) to ensure software reliability and stability.
• Monitor application behavior using Splunk and other observability tools; surface and elevate performance concerns.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying new approaches within your area of work.
• Participate in technical design discussions for new features, contributing implementation‑level insights.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience with a track record of delivering production‑quality software.
• Proficiency in C# and .NET (both .NET 8 and .NET Framework); solid understanding of the .NET ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design principles.
• Experience with SQL Server — writing queries, stored procedures, and understanding basic schema design.
• Experience working within microservices and distributed systems that use asynchronous, message‑based architectures (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Working knowledge of software development best practices including Agile methodologies, CI/CD (Azure DevOps Pipelines), and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Git‑based version control and GitHub pull request workflows.
• Good problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage your own tasks and priorities with guidance in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Helm chart‑based Kubernetes deployments.
• Experience with Redis for distributed caching.
• Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse technologies.
• Familiarity with structured logging and observability tools such as Splunk.
• Knowledge of X12 EDI healthcare transaction standards (837 claim submission, 835 remittance advice, 270/271 eligibility inquiry/response).
• Knowledge of healthcare IT standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) or prior experience in the healthcare revenue cycle industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• Generous paid time off for our non‑exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays; 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

EEO Statement

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.

Job Details

Job Category: Technology/Engineering

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: R3208