Software Engineering Manager

About the role

Waystar is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of Application Engineers and QA resources in building award-winning products for our clients. Our managers are hands-on, highly technical leaders who are willing to jump in and get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Manages all day-to-day activities of the team
• Conducts People Operations responsibilities for all assigned team members, including performance reviews and disciplinary action
• Schedules projects and resources, monitors project timelines, and is accountable for the success or failure of all team projects
• Motivates and provides guidance to team members through counseling, performance reviews, mentoring, and team-building activities
• Coaches team members to help them develop into more senior/experienced resources
• Works with Business Product Owners to identify priorities for Application Development and enhancements; acquires resources for projects to fit current and future business needs
• Collaborates closely with other Technology Managers and key stakeholders in related departments
• Helps set and implement policies and procedures related to application quality, standards, and testing
• Maintains technical capabilities on par with the Lead Application Engineer
• Plays an integral role in establishing, driving, and enhancing processes and procedures within the team and the Technology department
• Establishes tailored training offerings to support individual career progression
• Sets priorities for Lead Application Engineers and ensures they have guidance and coaching in mentoring other team members
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7+ years of .NET and SQL Server experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Lead/Lead Engineer
• Unit Testing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work both in team and solo environments
• Experience building highly scalable software solutions
• Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical track
• Ability to lead a team of 3+ members
• Able to plan and initiate multi-quarter projects with a full project team
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills

• N-Tier and SaaS development experience
• Prior experience as a people leader

About Waystar

Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and improve financial outcomes through a smart platform and better experience. Our healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials, allowing providers to 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. Our 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Savings Account company match)
• Generous paid time off for non-exempt team members: 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
• Flexible time off for 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