Staff Software Engineer - Hybrid Atlanta, GA

Waystar; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Mental health support

401K match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Waystar is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute technically across the Aware platform. You will design and implement scalable solutions using VueJS, NodeJS, Java and AWS to address complex healthcare problems while leading technical discussions with cross-functional teams.

You will bring 10+ years in software development, a strong CS foundation, and expertise in distributed systems, frontend and backend technologies, and test automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles, algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Expert understanding of software engineering best practices, version control, testing, and CI/CD.
• Experience with NodeJS, Java, Spring, frontend frameworks, SQL, REST, and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable, resilient web and backend services.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams on tech decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and advocacy for quality and engineering excellence.

Skills

NodeJS

Java

Spring

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend framework

SQL

REST API

Automated testing

Distributed systems

Shift Left

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Job Description Summary

Our client base is constantly growing and we’re looking for great software engineers to make our team better. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical contributor for our Aware platform. You’ll be challenged often and will find yourself working on all areas of the application domain across the full app delivery stack.

Design and implement highly resilient, scalable, and performant solutions that solve complex healthcare problems using VueJS, NodeJS, Java, AWS and more.

Participate in technical and product discussions with leaders across our engineering, product, and business teams.

Self-reliance, without supervision, while showcasing best design/communication/solution practices in daily works.

Ensure continuously improve our standard of engineering excellence

WHAT YOU'LL DO

10 + years of software development experience.

Strong foundation in computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, and system design building scalable web applications and backend services

Expert understanding of software engineering best practices, such as version control, testing, and continuous integration

NodeJS

Java

Spring

JavaScript/TypeScript

At least one modern frontend framework (VueJS, React, or Angular)

SQL and relational databases

REST API

Automated testing (JUnit, TestNG, Jest, Vitest, or similar)

Familiarity with web technologies, APIs, and distributed systems

Familiarity with Shift Left and test automation

Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team

Highly self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership; proactively identifies opportunities, takes initiative without being asked, and follows through with persistence

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with generative AI, machine learning, and predictive algorithms

Familiarity with statistics and healthcare domain

Expertise with distributed event streaming platforms like Kafka

Experience with data pipeline technologies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, distributed systems.

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 (https://twitter.com/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.

Job Category: Technology/Engineering

Job Type: Req ID: R3398