WellSky

Sr. Software Engineer

WellSky$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 4-6 years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in .NET/C#, Python, Java, or Ruby (backend)
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue (frontend)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Understanding of event-driven architectures and RESTful APIs
  • Interest or experience in using AI-assisted development tools

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable software features across various architectures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into specifications
  • Analyze and optimize system performance to eliminate bottlenecks
  • Facilitate code reviews and advocate for testing best practices
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance development workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Mental health support via EAP
  • Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plan
  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year
Full Job Description
We are looking for passionate problem-solvers to join us as Senior Software Engineers. Whether your expertise lies in distributed backend systems, modern frontend frameworks, or cloud infrastructure, you'll find opportunities here to make a massive impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead & Innovate: Design complex, scalable, and maintainable software features across various architectures (including microservices, DDD/CQRS, and event-driven systems).
  • Collaborate: Work closely with solution managers, designers, and peers to translate requirements into technical specifications that align with our mission.
  • Optimize Performance: Analyze technical challenges, identify system bottlenecks, and author technical documentation to optimize large-scale transactional processing.
  • Elevate Code Quality: Facilitate code reviews, advocate for rigorous testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end), and champion modern development best practices.
  • Embrace AI: Leverage AI tools and platforms (like developer copilots) as an integral part of your daily workflow to enhance decision-making, code quality, and productivity.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 4-6 years of relevant software engineering experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

We operate across a wide variety of tech stacks to solve complex problems. You do NOT need experience with all of these to be a great fit. If you are highly skilled in a few of these areas and have a strong foundation in software engineering, our recruiting team will work with you to find the WellSky team that best aligns with your background!
  • Backend: .NET/C#, Python (Django/Flask), Java, or Ruby.
  • Frontend: Modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: GCP (preferred), AWS, Azure, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes/Helm.
  • Architecture & Data: RESTful/GraphQL APIs, event-driven messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ/PubSub), and relational/cloud databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, BigQuery).
  • AI Tools: Experience or strong interest in using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code).
  • Domain Knowledge: Healthcare tech interoperability (FHIR, HL7, HIPAA, EMR), medical claims, or payroll accounting.


Job Expectations:
  • Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
  • Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
  • Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time


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Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:
  • Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
  • Mental Health support through EAP
  • Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year


About WellSky

WellSky is a technology company that provides software solutions for healthcare providers and organizations. The company's products and services include electronic health records, revenue cycle management, home health and hospice software, and more. WellSky's mission is to empower care providers with the tools they need to deliver better care and improve patient outcomes. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas.
Learn more about WellSky
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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