Member of Technical Staff- FullStack

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Position Summary:

Build software that helps athenahealth simplify clinical workflows and improve access to patient information. The Member of Technical Staff will develop and maintain backend services and cloud-based applications that support result review and integration of clinical data into patient charts. This role will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. This position reports to the Manager, Engineering.

About the Team:

The Result Review team builds capabilities that help clinicians access, review, and incorporate laboratory and imaging results into patient charts. Our work includes ChartSync workflows that bring external results into athenahealth, giving clinicians a more complete view of a patient’s care. We focus on making these workflows efficient and reliable through services and integrations that support accurate clinical data and a consistent user experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot to support clinical result workflows.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, and integrations with internal platforms and external data services.
• Implement cloud-based solutions on AWS with attention to reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineers and product partners to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and improve performance and stability.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and engineering practices that improve software quality.
• Use AI tools appropriately to support development, debugging, and testing, while carefully validating their outputs.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation.
• Document technical designs, API contracts, and service dependencies.
• Support deployments, release validation, and production monitoring.
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements and automation that reduces manual effort.
• Partner with adjacent teams and share knowledge through technical discussions and walkthroughs.

Expected Education & Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of software engineering experience in backend or related application development.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and service-based architectures.
• Working knowledge of AWS, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
• Strong fundamentals in object-oriented design, testing, debugging, and version control.
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across functions.
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, or healthcare data standards such as FHIR is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

About athenahealthOur 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