Job Description
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
Design develop test deploy and maintain robust and scalable software applications and services using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Collaborate with product owners architects and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
Write clean efficient well-documented and maintainable code adhering to Waystar's coding standards and best practices.
Participate in code reviews providing constructive feedback and ensuring high code quality.
Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Waystar's software development processes tools and infrastructure.
Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Develop and maintain automated tests (unit integration and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability and stability.
Monitor application performance identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance user experience.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends evaluating and recommending new approaches and tools.
Contribute to the architectural design of new features and systems ensuring scalability security and maintainability.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
7+ years of professional experience in software development with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
Expertise in at least one modern programming language such as C# Java Python Go or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Strong understanding of data structures algorithms and object-oriented programming principles.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g. SQL Server PostgreSQL MongoDB Cassandra).
Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud) and associated services.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Solid understanding of software development best practices including agile methodologies continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) and test-driven development (TDD).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
Excellent problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) is a plus.
Knowledge of healthcare IT standards (e.g. HL7 FHIR) or experience in the healthcare industry 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Expertise in at least one modern programming language (C# Java Python Go JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Strong understanding of data structures algorithms and object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL Server PostgreSQL MongoDB Cassandra)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and associated services
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Familiarity with software development best practices including agile methodologies CI/CD and TDD
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
- Experience developing and maintaining automated tests (unit integration end-to-end)
- Strong communication problem-solving and ability to mentor/ collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of healthcare IT standards (HL7 FHIR) or healthcare industry experience
Waystar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) plan with a clearly defined employer match is highlighted and the match is characterized as solid relative to standard offerings.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—PTO and paid holidays are described as generous with additional options such as volunteer time off enhancing overall time‑off access.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave are available and fertility support is included as part of the family‑focused package.
Waystar Insights
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.
Waystar Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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Date Posted
07/14/2026
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