Principal Software Engineer, Medication Management

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality code within an agile cross-functional team.
• Own and author clear, detailed technical designs that guide implementation and align with architectural standards and business objectives.
• Propose scalable and maintainable solutions and provide reliable estimates for development efforts.
• Write clean, well-tested, and performant code while adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to uphold engineering excellence.
• Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
• Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.
• Regularly leverage AI-assist software tooling in ways that increase throughput, effectiveness and quality. Drive adoption and best practices within your sphere of influence
• Evaluate and propose opportunities for generative AI as part of delivering solutions to delight customers

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.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for software development.
• Engage in cross-team initiatives to enhance overall product quality and performance., 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.

• 12+ 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 with various system architectures and distributed systems, including monolith, microservices
• Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling
• GraphQL experience is highly desired
• Strong communication, ownership, and accountability

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., 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.

Join our innovative team as a Principal 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 one or more talented engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare outcomes. You will report to Director of Engineering.