Sr. Software Engineer I

About the Role

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. This role is suitable for full stack development and encompasses responsibilities typically associated with software engineering positions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using modern technologies and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to established coding standards and participating in code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects and production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical direction of new and existing systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on relevant technologies (e.g., C#, .NET).
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) if applicable to the role.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

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.

Waystar is deeply committed to living out 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.

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.