Contract Financial Software Developer Jobs in Kentucky

ABOUT THIS POSITION
Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineer (Applications) or Software Engineer (Systems) and / or is involved in full stack development. Software development engineers using common development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile should be matched to our software development engineering roles. Employees focused on ensuring products (including websites) and hosted networks are designed and developed to be cyber-safe and compliant are typically matched to one of our software development engineering roles.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
* Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver features that meet business needs.
* Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues in a timely manner.
* Contribute to the improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
* Document technical designs, architectural decisions, and operational procedures.
* Actively learn and apply new technologies and industry trends to enhance our products and services.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
* Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
* Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
* Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through 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 PERKS

• Competitive 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 holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar 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.