Full Stack Developer

Member of Technical Staff - MTS

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Role Summary:

Join athenahealth as a Member of Technical Staff - Full Stack Developer at the Associate level, based in Chennai, India, working in a hybrid model. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative software solutions that impact healthcare delivery. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager Engineering - SME.

Team Summary:

The R&D - Data Ecosystem Platform – Data Services Engineering team is dedicated to building stable, scalable, timely, and reliable products and platforms that enable seamless data exchange between athenahealth and external systems. This work supports a variety of workflows and use cases critical to the company’s growth and the delivery of exceptional customer experience. The team focuses on creating robust data services that empower healthcare providers with accurate and timely information, driving better clinical and business outcomes.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full stack applications using Java, React, Node JS, Python, Perl, JavaScript/jQuery, C# etc. – but must be ready to learn and work hands-on in any language need-basis
• Design and implement microservices architectures leveraging AWS cloud services for scalable and resilient systems. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver features that meet business needs. 
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration to maintain code quality and reliability. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues promptly to minimize impact on users. 
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Support the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency. 
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to peers. 
• Assist in defining and improving development processes and best practices. 
• Engage in team planning and sprint activities to ensure timely delivery of projects. 
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technology strategy. 
• Collaborate with product management and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment on deliverables. 
• Contribute to open-source projects or internal tools that enhance team productivity.

Expected Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in software development with a focus on full stack technologies. 
• Proficiency in React, Java, Node JS, Python, Perl, JavaScript/jQuery for building web applications. 
• Experience with AWS cloud services and microservices architecture. 
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. 
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and collaborate with distributed teams. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: 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.

Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason 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.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative  workspaces  — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. 

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers  

https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity

Experience Level

Senior Level