Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer is responsible for all stages of the software development lifecycle using a variety of technologies and tools to build impactful software solutions. The scope of this job includes building and optimizing comprehensive solutions that prioritize end-user efficiency and experience. Location: This is a remote position. Candidates located within 50 miles of WellSky’s headquarters in Overland Park, KS will join our WHQ community and participate in our in-office collaboration experience.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and architecture of major systems and services, and ensure software solutions are scalable, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs. Collaborate with solution managers, engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements that meet client needs and business objectives. Collaborate with teams to ensure sustained quality and reliability of our software solutions, and act as a go-to expert by identifying and resolving complex, high-priority issues in both development and production environments.

Actively contribute to code reviews, provide constructive feedback on design and implementation, and provide technical guidance to other engineers to elevate skills, productivity, and overall effectiveness. Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies, methodologies, and AI capabilities that improve team efficiency, software performance, and development processes.

Ensure code meets functional and performance requirements, advocate for high-quality software, and ensure rigorous testing processes, including automated unit tests, integration tests, and other testing frameworks. Leverage AI tools and platforms as an integral part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive data-informed outcomes.

Analyze system requirements or specifications, translate them into actionable work units for the team to conceptualize, and develop high quality software using the established coding standards and development best practices Mentor, teach, guide, and improve the productivity of other Software Engineers Conduct system analysis and proof of concepts, with limited architect and/or leadership involvement, to determine best design or solution Research and recommend software tools/frameworks/products and/or emerging technologies as needed for a solution Lead and/or create architecture and/or design

as needed to meet the requirements, integrate disparate systems, or manage changing technologies Enforce the development of unit tests, automated tests and performance tests as needed to ensure quality, supporting general debugging and isolating areas for improvement. Captures and analyzes performance test metrics and provides operational documentation Review appropriate documentation such as implementation manuals, support manuals/playbooks, performance testing guidelines, etc. as needed to run/support the software.

Required Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience 8-12 years related work experience Experience in designing and developing Web-based applications using Python, Node JS, Graph QL, Restful Web API, NoSQL Modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React Git experience Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience utilizing AI tools (preferred Claude) Familiarity with observability and APM tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry) Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation  Proficient in

debugging applications and performance tuning Proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform) Must have excellent communication and leadership skills Experience with an Agile Scrum methodology Good hands on and working knowledge of application development and SDLC life cycle process   Preferred Qualifications:      8+ years of programming experience in languages such as Python & Django 8+ years of experience in NoSQL 8+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as GCP/AWS 8+ years of CI/CD experience (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, Elastic Search)

Familiarity with observability and APM tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry) Experience utilizing AI tools (preferred Claude) Experience in healthcare domain Healthcare industry experience 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 #LI-TC1 #LI-Onsite WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture.

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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 WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected

medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8-12 years experience in software development, including Python, Node.js, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, NoSQL, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and debugging/performance tuning.
• Strong communication, leadership skills, Agile Scrum experience, and familiarity with AI tools and observability/APM tools.