Lead Software Engineer, Medication Management

athenahealth
Boston, MA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Code Review Relational Databases Distributed Systems Software Engineering Systems Architecture Generative AI
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Graphql Web Technologies Microservices

Job description

Join our innovative team as a Lead Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medication management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead technical execution for a cross-functional engineering team in delivering high-quality software that enhances healthcare outcomes. You will report to Engineering Manager., * Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software within an agile cross-functional team.

  • Own technical designs and help guide implementation in alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
  • Build scalable, maintainable, well-tested software using modern engineering best practices.

  • Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and support for sound design decisions.
  • Regularly leverage AI-assist software tooling in ways that increase throughput, effectiveness and quality
  • Evaluate and propose opportunities for generative AI as part of delivering solutions to delight customers
  • Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
  • Partner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs.
  • Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.

Additional Job Responsibilities

  • Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
  • Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Foster strong collaboration between product and engineering by creating clarity, surfacing risks early, and helping the team make informed, timely decisions., Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients - powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong product development background.
  • Proven experience leading full-stack development teams, including technical mentoring and design oversight.
  • Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, core web technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Java
  • Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling
  • Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
  • Experience designing and supporting APIs and working across distributed systems and evolving system architectures, including monolith and microservices environments.
  • Nice to have: GraphQL, Unix/Linux experience, and exposure to legacy technologies in large-scale production environments.
  • Strong communication, ownership, accountability, and a track record of adopting new technologies.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Commuter assistance, The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About the company

Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That’s one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces - some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

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