Lead Software Engineer - Value Based Care Analytics & Performance

Athenahealth

Boston, MA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. As a Lead Software Engineer at athenahealth, you will spearhead the design, development, and execution of data enrichment and publishing processes. You will provide technical leadership to a team of talented engineers who are transforming healthcare data into actionable insights that empower clinicians, researchers, and administrators to deliver better care.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable and secure data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of healthcare data
Define the strategic vision for the data enrichment and publishing processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and healthcare data best practices
Champion and implement data technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and distributed computing where applicable to unlock deeper insights from healthcare data
Develop and automate data analysis workflows and reporting mechanisms for clinical and business stakeholders
Lead and mentor a team of software and data engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate effectively with Product owners, analysts, engineers, and organization leaders to translate data needs into actionable solutions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent training and experience
5+ total years of experience as a software engineer, data engineer, or similar role
2+ years of experience as a tech lead for an engineering team
Experience in architecting and building scalable and secure data pipelines
Deep understanding of data engineering principles and best practices, including data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data governance
Proven expertise in programming languages like Java or Python
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated data services (e.g. Redshift, Data Factory, BigQuery)
Experience using workflow management solutions (e.g. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, AWS Glue)
Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulations (e.g. HIPAA, HL7)
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, inspiring and motivating others to achieve goals
A passion for driving positive changes through software and data solutions

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience working with healthcare data, standards, and regulations
Experience with data analytics tools and technologies (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, machine learning libraries)
Proven track record of implementing and driving adoption of new software and data technologies and methodologies
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
Experience managing and optimizing data costs in a cloud environment

Benefits & Perks

Lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of how we use data to improve patient care
Work on challenging and impactful projects with real-world implications for healthcare delivery
Competitive salary and benefits package
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong focus on innovation and excellence

Working at Athenahealth

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. 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.

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