Principal Software Engineer

CodaMetrix is revolutionizing Revenue Cycle Management with its AI-powered autonomous coding solution—a multi-specialty AI platform that translates clinical information into accurate sets of medical codes. Our autonomous coding drives efficiency under fee-for-service and value-based care models, supporting improved patient care. We are passionate about getting physicians and healthcare providers away from the keyboard and back to clinical care.

Overview

The Principal Software Engineer is a key member of the engineering team, reporting to the Director of Engineering. This team is responsible for the technical implementation of our award-winning products, with a focus on developing adaptable, robust, and secure solutions that delight users.

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, debugging, and testing of our code to support software products. The Principal Software Engineer ensures technical quality, acts as a bridge between engineering and other departments, and plays a crucial role in shaping product development.

Responsibilities

Complexity of Work

• Design and implement advanced systems and architectures.
• Solve complex problems related to scalability, performance, and security.
• Focus on high-impact technical challenges within the project or team.

Scope of Influence

• Influence extends across teams and projects.
• Guide technical decisions within the domain.
• Align technical solutions with business goals by collaborating with product managers and stakeholders.
• Shape project outcomes and organizational technology practices.

Leadership

• Lead projects, set technical direction, and guide engineering teams through complex challenges.
• Mentor team members and drive best practices.
• Influence extends beyond the immediate team, impacting cross-team initiatives.

Domain & Impact

• Manage major systems or components and make key architectural decisions.
• Drive project success, lead initiatives, and mentor team members.
• Contribute to cross-team efforts and influence technical standards.

Communication & Collaboration

• Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions and facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ensure project alignment.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements at the team and engineering level.
• Identify and implement optimizations, enhance processes, and set higher quality standards.
• Mentor others and shape broader technical and process strategies.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain and improve quality standards within the team and beyond.
• Ensure codebase reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Lead code reviews, enforce rigorous testing, and address technical debt.
• Promote best practices and guide the team toward high-quality standards.

Decision-Making

• Make key architectural and technology decisions within projects or technical domains.
• Define implementation strategies for the team’s work.
• Drive high-quality outcomes and efficient development processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of architecture and development experience using multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Strong ability to design and implement complex systems and architectures.
• BS in a related field (Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus).
• Extensive experience in analysis, development, and automated testing in Java and web technologies in a CI/CD environment.
• Expertise in JEE technologies, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, and core Java packages.
• Hands-on experience with microservice development, testing, and delivery.
• Strong background in relational database modeling.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact with both management and peers.
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching engineers, setting technical direction, and guiding teams through complex challenges.
• Strong decision-making ability within specific projects and technical domains.

What CodaMetrix can offer you:

Learn more about our full-time employee benefits and how we take care of our team.

• Health Insurance: We cover 80% of the cost of medical and dental insurance and offer vision insurance
• Retirement: We offer a 401(k) plan that eligible employees can contribute to one month after their first day
• Flexibility: We have a generous Paid Time Off policy, which is managed but not limited, so you can take the time you need to relax and rejuvenate
• Learning: All new hires complete our 7-week Onboarding Program where they learn about our company and each of our departments through live sessions hosted by a variety of our leaders
• Development: We provide annual performance evaluations and prioritize working with employees on what their individual growth looks like
• Recognition: We recognize the outstanding achievements of our team through annual company awards where employees have the opportunity to nominate their peers
• Office Location: A modern open plan workspace located in the bustling Back Bay neighborhood of Boston
• Additional Employer Paid Benefits: We offer employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance

Background Check Notice

All candidates will be required to complete a background check upon acceptance of a job offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company, as well as our products, are made better because we embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. CodaMetrix is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Don’t meet every requirement? We invite you to apply anyway. Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CodaMetrix we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourage you to consider joining us.