Lead Software Engineer, Medications

Company: athenahealth

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $143,000 - $243,000 a year

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-04-16

About this role

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

Join our innovative team as a Lead Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medication management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead technical execution for a cross-functional engineering team in delivering high-quality software that enhances healthcare outcomes. You will report to Engineering Manager.

Team Summary

Our Medication Management engineering team builds mission-critical solutions used by over 170,000 healthcare providers every day. We empower providers to make informed, personalized clinical treatment decisions in partnership with each patient, regarding their medications, vaccines, and medical supplies. Our collaborative, mission-driven team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve patient safety and streamline workflows. We foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging team members to share ideas and drive improvements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software within an agile cross-functional team.
  • Own technical designs and help guide implementation in alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
  • Build scalable, maintainable, well-tested software using modern engineering best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and support for sound design decisions.
  • Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
  • Partner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs.
  • Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.

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