Sr. Software Engineer I

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 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.
 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

* 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 [Specify 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.
 

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.