ABOUT THIS POSITIONDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software applications and services on the Waystar Claims platform. You will work across C#/.NET microservices, event-driven messaging, cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure, and SQL Server data tiers to deliver high-quality, high-performance healthcare revenue cycle solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL DOResponsibilities - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software applications and services using C#/.NET.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to Waystar's coding standards and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high code quality.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Waystar's software development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability and stability.
- Monitor application performance using Splunk and other observability tools; identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance user experience.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new approaches and tools.
- Contribute to the architectural design of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
WHAT YOU'LL NEEDRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of professional software development experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
- Expertise in C# and .NET (both .NET 8 and .NET Framework); strong understanding of the .NET ecosystem and CLR.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented and SOLID design principles.
- Experience with SQL Server - schema design, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems using asynchronous, message-based architectures (e.g., RabbitMQ).
- Solid understanding of software development best practices including Agile methodologies, CI/CD (Azure DevOps Pipelines), and test-driven development (TDD).
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm chart authoring and deployment.
- Familiarity with Git-based version control and GitHub pull request workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have - Experience with Redis for distributed caching.
- Experience with Snowflake, Big Query, or similar cloud data warehouse technologies.
- Familiarity with structured logging and observability tools such as Splunk.
- Knowledge of X12 EDI healthcare transaction standards (837 claim submission, 835 remittance advice, 270/271 eligibility inquiry/response).
- Knowledge of healthcare IT standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) or prior experience in the healthcare revenue cycle industry.
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
