Software Engineer I

Waystar

Software Engineer I

Posted 2 Hours Ago

Louisville KY USA

In-Office

Entry level

Healthtech • Payments • Software

Waystar provides market-leading technology that simplifies and unifies healthcare payments.

The Role

As a Software Engineer I you will develop and test software applications collaborate with team members and improve processes while adhering to coding standards.

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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Plans designs develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineer (Applications) or Software Engineer (Systems) and / or is involved in full stack development. Software development engineers using common development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile should be matched to our software development engineering roles. Employees focused on ensuring products (including websites) and hosted networks are designed and developed to be cyber-safe and compliant are typically matched to one of our software development engineering roles.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
* Write clean efficient and well-documented code in accordance with Waystar's coding standards.
* Participate in code reviews providing constructive feedback and learning from peers.
* Develop and execute unit integration and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
* Debug and troubleshoot software issues identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
* Assist in the deployment and monitoring of applications in production environments.
* Learn and apply new technologies tools and best practices to continuously improve development processes.
* Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
* Actively participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
* Strong foundational understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and data structures.
* Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g. C# Java Python JavaScript).
* Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
* Basic understanding of web development concepts (e.g. HTTP APIs front-end/back-end interactions).
* Experience with version control systems preferably Git.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
* Eagerness to learn adapt and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
* Prior internship or project experience in software development 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. We are deeply committed to living out our 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 500000 providers 1000 health systems and hospitals and 5000 payers and health plans. For more information visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.

WAYSTAR PERKS

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our 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

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate value and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
Basic understanding of web development concepts
Experience with version control systems preferably Git
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Eagerness to learn and grow within the industry
Prior internship or project experience in software development

Waystar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Company materials describe multiple medical plan options with HSA contributions and access to mental‑health resources; dental and vision coverage are included.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Offerings include generous PTO paid holidays volunteer time off and paid parental leave for maternity paternity and adoption.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) plan with company matching is available and highlighted across public benefit descriptions.

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The Company

HQ: Louisville KY

1757 Employees

Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Waystar harnesses the power of agentic AI generative AI and advanced automation to drive meaningful outcomes so providers reach peak financial performance and patients receive care with confidence.The Waystar platform is used by more than 1 million providers and supports over 60% of the U.S. patient population - and integrates with all major HIS and practice management systems.The financial and administrative challenges facing healthcare providers are daunting. Waystar’s technology platform simplifies and unifies healthcare payments across the revenue cycle. We empower healthcare organizations to automate manual work gain insight into processes and performance and ultimately collect more revenue.At Waystar we know there’s a better more efficient way forward. Let’s climb the mountain ahead of us to reach new heights in healthcare.

Why Work With Us

Our Waystar values serve as a compass to center our decisions inspire action and promote outstanding performance. We are dedicated to providing a diverse inclusive workplace and fostering a shared sense of belonging.