Associate Software Engineer

athenahealth • Boston, MA

23h • $90,000 - $154,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role Summary Join athenahealth as an Associate Software Engineer based in Boston, MA, working in a hybrid environment that combines remote and on-site collaboration. This role provides an opportunity to develop foundational software engineering skills while contributing to impactful healthcare technology solutions. Team Summary Our athenaClinicals team builds code that matters, working on the core workflows used daily by over 100,000 healthcare providers. We develop the interface that makes interactions between providers and the electronic health record seamless and intuitive, ensuring that doctors have the right information at the right time. This team is innovative and passionate, driven by a mission to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. As part of this team, you will contribute to software that directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical care, helping to shape the future of healthcare technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in software development or related roles.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python).
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code on an agile team of Engineers, a Scrum Master, a Product Owner, and Experience Designer
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement features that enhance clinical workflows.
• Write and optimize queries for relational databases to support application functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Support continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Assist in documenting software design and development processes.
• Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Engage in learning opportunities to build technical skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to process improvements within the development lifecycle.
• Share knowledge and best practices with peers.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to healthcare software.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level