Staff Software Engineer

WellSky; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits

Mental Health support through EAP

Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays

100% vested 401(K) retirement plans

Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Overland Park, Kansas, is looking for a Staff Software Engineer responsible for overseeing the software development lifecycle. The role requires leading system design, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality software. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of experience, with strong skills in C#, cloud platforms, and AI development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8-12 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong experience in C#, with Python as a plus.
• Willing to learn AI tools like ClaudeCode or Gemini.
• Valuable experience with cloud platforms and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of software systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Contribute to code reviews and engineering guidance.
• Ensure high-quality software through rigorous testing.
• Implement solutions using AI-driven development.

Skills

C#

Python

AI development

Cloud platforms

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

8-12 years related work experience

Job description

Staff Software Engineer is responsible for all stages of the software development lifecycle using a variety of technologies and tools to build impactful software solutions. The scope of this job includes building and optimizing comprehensive solutions that prioritize end-user efficiency and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of major systems and services, and ensure software solutions are scalable, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with solution managers, engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements that meet client needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure sustained quality and reliability of our software solutions and act as a go-to expert by identifying and resolving complex, high-priority issues in both development and production environments.
• Actively contributes to code reviews, provide constructive feedback on design and implementation, and provide technical guidance to other engineers to elevate skills, productivity, and overall effectiveness.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies, methodologies, and AI capabilities that improve team efficiency, software performance, and development processes.
• Ensure code meets functional and performance requirements, advocate for high-quality software, and ensure rigorous testing processes, including automated unit tests, integration tests, and other testing frameworks.
• All research, planning, and implementation is done through AI. The engineer directs AI to implement solutions, reviews the output, and iterates through AI – not manual edits. This includes developing and maintaining AI rules, guidelines, and guardrails that ensure consistent, high-quality code generation across the team.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 8-12 years related work experience
• AI experience or a willingness to learn AI development (ClaudeCode, Gemini, etc.)
• Strong C# experience is required. Python experience is a plus.
• Cloud platform experience (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure transferable) and NoSQL database experience are valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience

Job Expectations

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental Health support through EAP
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year