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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Waystar, Inc - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Information Technology, Cassandra, Performance Monitor, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/staff-software-engineer-atlanta-ga-usa-58912812 ## About the Role root-cause solutions * Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure * Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team * Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure reliability * Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize user experience * Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and assess new approaches and tools * Contribute to architectural design of features and systems ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability Tasks * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software development experience * Proficiency in at least one modern language (C#, Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript) * Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, aaaa * Cloud) and services * Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems * Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and TDD * Experience with Git * Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * Competitive total rewards * 3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match * 3 weeks paid time off + 13 holidays plus 2 personal floating holidays * Paid parental leave * Education assistance and LinkedIn Learning access * 401(k) with company match ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will design, build, test, and maintain scalable software applications within Waystar's healthcare payments platform. You will collaborate with product, architecture, and cross-functional partners to translate requirements into solid technical plans. You'll write clean code, participate in reviews, and contribute to reliable automated testing and performance optimization. Your work shapes enterprise-scale solutions with a focus on security, maintainability, and continuous delivery. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services using modern languages and frameworks * Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs and development plans * Write clean, well-documented code adhering to coding standards and best practices * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback * Troubleshoot complex issues and implement root-cause solutions * Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure * Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team * Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure reliability * Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize user experience * Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and assess new approaches and tools * Contribute to architectural design of features and systems ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability Tasks * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 7+ years of professional software development experience * Proficiency in at least one modern language (C#, Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript) * Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services * Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems * Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and TDD * Experience with Git * Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * Competitive total rewards * 3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match * 3 weeks paid time off + 13 holidays plus 2 personal floating holidays * Paid parental leave * Education assistance and LinkedIn Learning access * 401(k) with company match ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)