Software Engineer II (PHP)

ABOUT THIS POSITIONWe are looking for an outstanding, brilliant, and driven Software Engineer to join our growing team. While our Software Engineers are involved in multiple things throughout the Technology organization, primarily they are responsible for working with the Technology and the Business teams to design, build, and implement amazing web and process applications. These Team Members are also charged with assisting the Client Success department in resolving issues relating to production processes. The Software Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as well.WHAT YOU'LL DOProposes technical solutions to the Manager, Application EngineeringDesigns/develops/tests/implements improvements or new features into the Waystar website and core processing applicationsResponsible for developing/augmenting applications based on the functional and technical specificationsResponsible for adhering to Waystar coding standards and the approved technologies, and proposing amendments to either when necessaryUnit 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 requirementsCommunicates the development progress daily to the senior-level team membersAttends to any work items assigned through the internal case system in a timely fashionTakes ownership of work items assigned, communicates estimates and daily progress as part of the SDLC process, and actively works to resolve issues blocking progressAssists in the QA processParticipates, as required, in Production Code Turn days, providing instructions for deploying the code changes successfully, and for Smoke Testing code post-releaseDevelops and maintains open and fluid communication with ManagementDevelops and maintains a positive relationship with other team membersAssists in the creation and/or approving of technical specificationsAssists in identifying areas in the application that need to be refactoredWorks with the various departments and team members to design and/or implement various new enhancements to the existing web application.; this includes, but is not limited to, SQL table design, SQL stored procedure design, and process design in the designated programming languageTracks any changes required by such development using internal tools, and communicates to the QA Team any abnormalities required to push the changes from development through the various stages to productionIdentifies and informs the Manager, Application Engineering of areas of the application that can be improved by refactoring, optimization, or other improved technology solutionsNotifies the Manager, Application Engineering of any problems that negatively impact applications, and works to implement a solutionCommunicates and works with the Manager, Application Engineering to reassign any items that cannot be addressed in a timely fashionProvides estimates for project tasks using an internal project tool, and updates the estimates if they increase or decreaseAdditional duties as assigned​WHAT YOU'LL NEEDExperience with statically typed / compiled languages (c#, java, c, go)Experience with dynamically typed / interpreted languages (javascript, python, php)Experience with Relational Databases (sql server, mysql, postgres)Experience with cloud technologies (aws, gcloud, azure)Experience with Version Control (git)Experience with Unit and Integration Testing MethodologiesExperience building highly-scalable software solutionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment & welcome changeHighly self-motivatedPreferred Skills:Experience scaling real-time high availability APIsExperience integrating with payment gateways and processors (Stripe, Elavon, Authorize.Net, NMI, USAePay, WorldPay, TSYS, etc)Experience with finance and banking processes and concepts (merchant accounts, ACH, settlement, etc)ABOUT WAYSTARThrough 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 PERKSCompetitive 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 holidaysPaid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning accessFree mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support401(K) program with company matchPet insuranceEmployee resource groupsWaystar 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.SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GAType: Full time