ABOUT THIS POSITION
Right now, we are looking for an outstanding, brilliant, and driven Application Engineer to join our growing DevOps Applications team. In this mission critical role, the Application Engineer will design, build, and implement amazing web and process applications for our internal customers. They will also have the opportunity to work with infrastructure components such as servers, load balancers, and MQ. These Team Members are also charged with resolving issues relating to our DevOps deployment code and processes.WHAT YOU'LL DO
Designs/develops/tests/implements improvements or new features in our core code deployment tools and supporting applications, based on the functional and technical specifications
Responsible for adhering to coding standards and the approved technologies
Unit tests all changes on development, and then works with the appropriate Business and/or Technology Owner(s) to ensure that the developed solution meets the business requirements
Communicates development progress daily to the senior-level team members
Attends to any work items assigned through the internal case system in a timely fashion
Takes ownership of work items assigned, communicates estimates and daily progress as part of the SDLC process, and actively works to resolve issues blocking progress
Assists in the QA process
Participates, as required, in Production deployment, providing instructions and support for deploying the code changes successfully, and for Smoke Testing code post-release
Develops and maintains open and fluid communication with Management
Develops and maintains a positive relationship with other team members
Additional duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
0-3 years’ experience
Basic understanding of programming concepts
Can code in one or more general purpose programming languages; C# and .NET programming languages are preferred
Experience with SQL
Experience with infrastructure components such as servers, networking, load balancers, and MQ preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment & welcome change
Highly self-motivated
Ability to work both in team and solo environments
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Active use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to enhance performance, drive innovation, and improve decision-making across business functions
Ability to leverage AI tools and platforms to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and drive innovation
Curiosity and adaptability in exploring emerging AI technologies, with a mindset for continuous learning and experimentation
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.
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
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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