Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Role summary
Join athenahealth as a Lead Member of Technical Staff at the Manager level to lead design and delivery of reliable, scalable backend services that improve healthcare interoperability and operational outcomes. This position is based in Chennai, India and operates in a hybrid model (on-site and remote). The role requires 8 to 13 years of relevant experience and will report to the Engineering Manager
Team Summary
We are a collaborative, agile team dedicated to building scalable referral exchange solutions that enhance healthcare interoperability. Our team values ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. As part of this team, you will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and architects to design and deliver impactful solutions that improve healthcare outcomes. We emphasize open communication, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work.
The team focuses on creating resilient microservices and cloud-native architectures that reliably move data across healthcare systems. Work is organized around small, cross-functional squads that prioritize iterative delivery, customer feedback, and measurable outcomes. Team members mentor peers, conduct design reviews, and contribute to technical strategy and operational best practices. Engineers on the team are empowered to propose technical improvements, own features end-to-end, and help maintain high standards for testing, observability, and security. Collaboration with product, clinical informatics, and platform teams ensures solutions align with user needs and regulatory expectations, while continuous learning is supported through knowledge sharing, brown-bags, and technical guilds.
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About athenahealth
Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers