A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Staff/Lead Software Engineer to help launch a new AI-enabled platform focused on revenue cycle management, claims workflows, and healthcare operations. This is a hybrid full-time opportunity with remote flexibility available for professionals located in the Chicago area. The organization is investing heavily in the next generation of AI-powered healthcare software and is searching for a senior engineering leader who can act as the technical anchor for a new platform.
The ideal candidate enjoys owning outcomes, partnering closely with users and business stakeholders, and influencing both product strategy and technical direction.
The engineering environment leverages AWS, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, event-driven architecture, modern databases, and emerging AI-agent technologies. This role combines hands-on engineering, product collaboration, and technical leadership within a highly visible initiative. Engineers on this team are expected to help determine what should be built, not simply execute requirements.
This is a chance to drive meaningful impact while working on modern technologies and AI-enabled products in a rapidly evolving healthcare market.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience leading architecture and technical direction
Strong Python development experience
JavaScript and/or TypeScript expertise
Experience developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems
Event-driven architecture experience
Strong database design and SQL skills
AWS cloud platform experience
Experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders and product teams
Strong communication and mentorship capabilities
Desired Skills & Experience
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience
Healthcare, HIPAA, EMR, or EHR experience
Claims processing knowledge
Eligibility, denials, collections, or A/R workflow experience
AI-driven application development
LLM, Bedrock, or AI-agent orchestration experience
SaaS platform development experience
Product engineering mindset
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
40% Backend Engineering (Python)
20% Front-End Development (React/TypeScript)
20% AWS Cloud & Event-Driven Services
20% AI Workflow & Agent Integration
Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands-On Engineering
10% Technical Leadership & Mentoring
15% Product & Stakeholder Collaboration
The Offer You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Competitive base salary
Bonus eligible 10-15%
Wellness benefits
Professional Development Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By:
Olivia Policastro