Software Engineer Architect

Waystar • Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

Waystar modernizes the healthcare revenue cycle through innovative, cloud-based technology. We provide the highest-rated client experience to more than 450,000 providers, 22,000 healthcare organizations and 750 health systems and hospitals around the country. Together, our technology, data and client support streamline workflows and improve financials for our clients, so that they can focus on their patients. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic and fun. We are seeking a distinguished Software Architect Engineer with demonstrated expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, particularly within the healthcare payments sector. The ideal candidate will possess the strategic foresight to devise and champion a compelling technical vision and the influential leadership to guide its successful implementation across the organization. This pivotal role involves spearheading the design and development of our innovative healthcare technology platform, encompassing a diverse portfolio of products including user-facing portals, robust backend APIs, sophisticated data pipelines, and critical integration services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in an architecture role.
• Deep understanding of healthcare technologies and standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, EHR systems, HIPAA compliance).
• Expertise in cloud platforms. AWS or GCP preferred .
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. PHP, Node.js).
• Experience designing microservices architectures, front end development, and RESTful APIs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to enhance performance, drive innovation, and improve decision-making across business functions.
• Ability to leverage AI tools and platforms to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.
• Curiosity and adaptability in exploring emerging AI technologies, with a mindset for continuous learning and experimentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with EHR vendors like Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
• Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, or population health platforms.
• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of healthcare privacy and data-sharing regulations beyond HIPAA (e.g., 21st Century Cures Act, GDPR if international).

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Define, document, and champion the comprehensive software architecture for our healthcare payments technology solutions. Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, design specifications, and other essential artifacts for new product capabilities and enhancements to the existing platform.
• Strategic Technical Guidance: Lead and facilitate a cross-functional Software Architecture council, guiding discussions to prioritize, review, and approve ongoing and future development projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with product management, engineering leadership, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to translate complex business requirements and user needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Standards & Mentorship: Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural best practices, and development methodologies. Mentor and guide development teams to foster excellence in software engineering, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Technology Evaluation & Innovation: Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with our long-term strategic platform goals and drive innovation.
• Hands-on Prototyping & Feature Development: Actively participate in hands-on development for proof-of-concept initiatives and contribute to the development of new, complex features, ensuring architectural integrity and feasibility.
• System Integration Expertise: Oversee and guide the seamless integration of our platform with external systems, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs), financial institutions, and other third-party healthcare services.
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure the highest standards of data integrity, privacy, and security across the platform. This includes implementing and overseeing encryption protocols, secure data transmission practices, and robust access control mechanisms.
• Governance & Review: Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance processes to ensure adherence to established standards and promote high-quality software delivery.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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