Lead Software Engineer, Medications

athenahealth • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Join our innovative team as a Lead Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medication management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead technical execution for a cross-functional engineering team in delivering high-quality software that enhances healthcare outcomes. You will report to Engineering Manager. Team Summary Our Medication Management engineering team builds mission-critical solutions used by over 170,000 healthcare providers every day. We empower providers to make informed, personalized clinical treatment decisions in partnership with each patient, regarding their medications, vaccines, and medical supplies. Our collaborative, mission-driven team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve patient safety and streamline workflows. We foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging team members to share ideas and drive improvements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong product development background.
• Proven experience leading full-stack development teams, including technical mentoring and design oversight.
• Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, core web technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Java
• Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience designing and supporting APIs and working across distributed systems and evolving system architectures, including monolith and microservices environments.
• Strong communication, ownership, accountability, and a track record of adopting new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• GraphQL
• Unix/Linux experience, and exposure to legacy technologies in large-scale production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software within an agile cross-functional team.
• Own technical designs and help guide implementation in alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
• Build scalable, maintainable, well-tested software using modern engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and support for sound design decisions.
• Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
• Partner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.
• Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Foster strong collaboration between product and engineering by creating clarity, surfacing risks early, and helping the team make informed, timely decisions.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees