Sr. Software Engineer I

Waystar; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Waystar is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust software applications for cloud-based tools. You will work across the full SDLC, ensuring code quality through reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes scalable, high-performance systems, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and staying current with industry trends to implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience designing scalable, distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of OO programming, data structures, algorithms and patterns.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) if applicable.
• Experience with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical direction of systems.
• Participate in full SDLC from requirements to support.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous learning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Git

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

AWS

SQL Server/PostgreSQL

MongoDB/Cassandra

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineer (Applications) or Software Engineer (Systems) and / or is involved in full stack development. Software development engineers using common development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile should be matched to our software development engineering roles. Employees focused on ensuring products (including websites) and hosted networks are designed and developed to be cyber-safe and compliant are typically matched to one of our software development engineering roles.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using modern technologies and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to established coding standards and participating in code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects and production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical direction of new and existing systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on [Specify relevant technologies, e.g., C#, .NET,
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed, and high performance systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) if applicable to the role.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

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.