Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Role Summary
Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a crucial role in developing software solutions that enhance patient care. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager.
Team Summary
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Medication Management Engineering team within the Clinicals organization. Our mission is to build technology that enables clinicians to focus on what matters most - providing exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading by example, and building high-impact products used daily by healthcare providers.
The Medication Management Engineering team builds mission-critical solutions used by over 170,000 healthcare providers every day. We focus on creating seamless and reliable interactions between clinicians and electronic health records, ensuring accurate and timely access to medication information. Our collaborative, mission-driven team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Develop software solutions for clinical applications that enhance medication management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Implement and maintain relational databases to support application functionality.
Build and maintain backend services and APIs that support medication management workflows
Utilize modern UI frameworks, preferably React, to enhance user experience.
Work in an Agile environment to ensure timely delivery of software features.
Familiarize yourself with CI/CD concepts to streamline deployment processes.
Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and learn new AI technologies as they emerge.
Additional Job Responsibilities
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
Contribute to documentation of software design and architecture.
Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and technologies.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.
Expected Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2+ years of software engineering experience with product development expertise.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, preferably Java.
Experience with relational databases and SQL.
Familiarity with modern UI frameworks, preferably React, is helpful.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux and RESTful APIs is beneficial.
Strong communication skills and ability to learn complex healthcare workflows.
Expected Compensation
$96,000 - $162,000The 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.
About athenahealth
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.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
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.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers