Senior Backend Engineer
AthenahealthResponsibilities
- Develop scalable backend services and integrations using TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Perl, GraphQL, and cloud-native engineering practices.
- Design and build GraphQL schemas, resolvers, data sources, and federated subgraph services.
- Integrate clinical source systems through FHIR APIs, event streams, and internal data platforms.
- Apply LLMs and AI-assisted engineering practices to code understanding, schema mapping, test generation, documentation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity.
- Optimize latency, batching, caching, error handling, reliability, scalability, and maintainability of backend data access patterns.
- Collaborate with product, design, QA, architecture, platform, and engineering teams to define API contracts and deliver software solutions.
- Write and maintain unit, integration, regression, and contract tests.
- Support deployment, monitoring, debugging, and incident response for services running in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to architecture reviews, platform improvements, code quality, and production readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4–6 years of professional software engineering experience with strong backend or platform engineering depth.
- Hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Perl, GraphQL, REST APIs, Oracle, and jOOQ.
- Experience developing production services, backend systems, APIs, and integrations.
- Experience designing GraphQL schemas, resolvers, data sources, and federated subgraph services.
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, event streams, and cloud-native engineering practices.
- Practical experience using AI tools or LLM-based workflows for software engineering, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, or operational support.
- Strong understanding of backend performance and reliability concepts.
- Healthcare data, FHIR, clinical workflow, or large-scale data integration experience is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits
- Health and financial benefits, commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces.
- Flexible work arrangements balancing in-office collaboration with work outside the office.
- Company-sponsored book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
- Learning opportunities, an engaged team, and an inclusive work environment.
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About Athenahealth
athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We’re inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our vibrant and talented employees spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our goals. We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where we each feel comfortable bringing their best selves to work. Our dedication to creating an exceptional workplace has been recognized with several prestigious awards. We've been honored as a 2024 Top Workplaces USA, named a Forbes 2024 America's Best Mid-Size employers, and celebrated as one of 2023 Glassdoor Best Large Companies to Work For. Additionally, we've been acknowledged as a 2023 Top Workplace in Austin, one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Maine and a 2023 Top Workplace in MA by the Boston Globe. These accolades are a testament to our vibrant and diverse team that fuels innovation at athenahealth.