Please note this position is based onsite at WellSky’s World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS.
The Associate 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.
We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
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.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops included)
Preferred Qualifications:
- AI-enabled development: Experience or interest in using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to support software development
- Backend development: Experience with one or more languages such as .NET/C#, Python, Java, or Ruby
- Frontend development: Experience with modern web technologies such as TypeScript/JavaScript and frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue
- APIs & integrations: Familiarity with RESTful services or web service integration
- Databases: Experience working with relational or cloud-based databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, BigQuery)
- Cloud & infrastructure: Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
- Healthcare technology: Familiarity with interoperability standards such as FHIR or HL7
Job Expectations:
- Willing to work as a part on an on-call rotation
- 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
WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.
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.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops included)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification required at hire
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation
- Willingness to work additional or irregular hours as needed
- Must follow security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
- Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods
- Experience or interest in AI-enabled development (e.g., Claude)
- Backend development experience (e.g., .NET/C#, Python, Java, Ruby)
- Frontend development experience (TypeScript/JavaScript; Angular, React, or Vue)
- Familiarity with RESTful services or web service integration
- Experience with relational or cloud-based databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, BigQuery)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
- Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR or HL7
WellSky Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WellSky and has not been reviewed or approved by WellSky.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include unlimited vacation for many salaried roles, a broad holiday schedule, dedicated sick time, volunteer time, and generous bereavement leave. The scope of leave programs is comparatively comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan provides a straightforward employer match with immediate vesting. This offers clear long-term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for all parents, complemented by supportive family leave policies. These provisions reflect attention to family needs during key life events.
WellSky Insights
What We Do
WellSky is a technology company advancing human wellness worldwide. Our software and professional services address the continuum of health and social care — helping businesses, organizations, and communities solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, and achieve better outcomes through predictive insights that only WellSky solutions can provide. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites around the world — including the largest hospital systems, blood banks and labs, home health and hospice franchises, government agencies, and human services organizations. Informed by 40 years of providing software and expertise, WellSky anticipates providers’ needs and innovates relentlessly to help people thrive. Our purpose is to empower care heroes with technology for good, so that together, we can realize care’s potential and maintain a healthy, flourishing world.
