STAFF ENGINEER

American Well; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 153,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

American Well is seeking a Staff Full‑Stack Engineer in Boston to lead complex platform integrations and enhance secure health data exchanges. You will be part of an agile environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in hybrid healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in Python, security protocols, and containerization to support various enterprise ecosystems.

Benefits

Flexible Personal Time Off (Vacation time)

401K match

Competitive healthcare, dental and vision insurance plans

Paid maternity leave (up to 18 weeks)

Paid leave for non-birthing parents (10 weeks)

Paid leave for reproductive loss (up to 7 days)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Free access to Telehealth Services

Free Subscription to Calm App

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Python 3 and Django or similar.
• Proven expertise in secure identity access management.
• Hands-on with HL7FHIR resources and RESTful APIs.
• Deep understanding of containerization and supply-chain security.

Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise authentication integrations for seamless single-sign-on experiences.
• Design FHIR-based data synchronization pipelines.
• Collaborate with support teams to resolve authentication and data issues.

Skills

Python 3

Django

REST API design

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SAML2.0

OAuth2.0

OpenIDConnect

HL7FHIR

CI / CD pipelines

Containerization

Docker

Git

Web security best practices

Job description

Amwell digitally empowers payers, providers and innovators, enabling an ecosystem of care that spans across in-person, virtual and automated care.

Amwell provides a leading hybrid care enablement platform in the United States and globally, connecting and enabling providers, payers, patients, and innovators to deliver greater access to more affordable, higher quality care.

Amwell believes that hybrid care delivery will transform healthcare. The company offers a single, comprehensive platform to support all digital health needs from urgent to acute and post-acute care, as well as chronic care management and healthy living.

With nearly two decades of experience, Amwell powers the hybrid care of more than 55 health plans, which collectively represent more than 90 million covered lives, and many of the nation’s largest health systems, representing over 2,000 hospitals, have access to Amwell solutions.

For more information, please visit Amwell.com .

Brief Overview :

As a Staff Full‑Stack Engineer, you will provide technical leadership within a cross‑functional team and own complex platform integrations that expand SilverCloud’s reach into enterprise ecosystems. You will design and deliver secure authentication pathways (SAML2.0, OpenIDConnect), standards‑based healthcare data exchange (FHIR), and robust containerized deployments—all while mentoring engineers and championing best practices in security, performance, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities :

• Implement and maintain enterprise authentication integrations leveraging SAML2.0, OAuth2.0, and OpenIDConnect to enable seamless single‑sign‑on experiences.
• Design and oversee FHIR, Cerner, PCMIS, Xealth and IAPT based data synchronization pipelines that securely exchange clinical data with external EHRs and partner platforms.
• Collaborate with Customer Success and Support to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to authentication, data, and deployments, ensuring a seamless experience for customers.
• Build, harden, and publish Docker images; define security‑focused CI / CD stages; and collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure compliant roll‑outs across environments.
• Partner closely with Product, Security, and Compliance to translate regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, STIG) into actionable engineering tasks.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and propose scalable solutions.
• We value engineers who drive results, communicate effectively, and thrive in collaborative, agile environments.

Qualifications :

• 8+ years experience in Python 3, Django (or similar), REST API design and relational databases like PostgreSQL / MySQL.
• Proven expertise in secure identity and access management : SAML2.0, OAuth2.0, OpenIDConnect, and related protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with HL7FHIR resources, profiles, and RESTful APIs for data exchange.
• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker), image hardening, and supply‑chain security; familiarity with Kubernetes or similar orchestration a plus.
• Strong background in REST API design, relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL), and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of web security best practices.
• Familiar with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Git, and automated testing frameworks.
• Agile team experience, with effective collaboration across architecture, design, and product.

Additionally :

• Experience with healthcare interoperability frameworks (SMART onFHIR).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Contribution to code reviews, innovation and mentoring juniors.

Additional information

Job Level : P4

Your Team :

Youll join a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and product managers passionate about improving mental health through technology.

Working at Amwell :

Amwell is changing how care is delivered through online and mobile technology. We strive to make the hard work of healthcare look easy. In order to make this a reality, we look for people with a fast-paced, mission-driven mentality. We’re a culture that prides itself on quality, efficiency, smarts, initiative, creative thinking, and a strong work ethic.

Our Core Values include One Team, Customer First, and Deliver Awesome. Customer First and Deliver Awesome are all about our product and services and how we strive to serve. As part of One Team, we operate the Amwell Cares program, which brings needed assistance to our communities, whether that be free healthcare for the underserved or for people affected by natural disasters, support for equality, honoring doctors and nurses, or annual Amwell-matched donations to food banks. Amwell aims to be a force for good for our employees, our clients, and our communities.

Amwell cares deeply about and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. These initiatives are highlighted and reflected within our Three DE&I Pillars - our Workplace, our Workforce and our Community.

Amwell is a "virtual first" workplace, which means you can work from anywhere, coming together physically for ideation, collaboration and client meetings. We enable our employees with the tools, resources and opportunities to do their jobs effectively wherever they are!

The typical base salary range for this position is $ 153000-$210000 .The actual salary offer will ultimately depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, relevant education, experience, complexity or specialization of talent, and other objective factors.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of company performance and employee performance. Long-term incentive and short-term variable compensation may be offered as part of the compensation package dependent on the role. Some roles may be commission based, in which case the total compensation will be based on a commission and the above range may not be an accurate representation of total compensation.

Further, the above range is subject to change based on market demands and operational needs and does not constitute a promise of a particular wage or a guarantee of employment. Your recruiter can share more during the hiring process about the specific salary range based on the above factors listed.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible Personal Time Off (Vacation time)
• 401K match
• Competitive healthcare, dental and vision insurance plans
• Birthing parents at Amwell enjoy up to 18 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Non-birthing parents enjoy 10 weeks of paid leave
• US employees experiencing reproductive loss are eligible for up to 7 days of paid leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free access to Amwell’s Telehealth Services,SilverCloud and The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic’s second opinion program
• Free Subscription to the Calm App
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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