Senior Developer - Decision Systems (Perl/Java)

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

athenahealth is a progressive & innovative U.S. health-tech leader, delivering cloud-based solutions that improve clinical and financial performance across the care continuum. Our modern, open ecosystem connects care teams and delivers actionable insights that drive better outcomes. Acquired by Bain Capital in a $17B deal, we’re growing fast and investing in bold, strategic product innovations. We foster a values-driven culture focused on flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Headquartered in Boston, we have offices in Atlanta, Austin, Belfast, Burlington, and in India: Bangalore, Pune, and Chennai.

Position Summary: We’re looking for a Senior Decision Management Associate - SMTS to join the Collector Rules team within the Product Management division in Chennai. You are a technical senior associate who can independently interpret, implement, test, and debug highly complex code. You are an excellent communicator who can quickly pick up the complicated healthcare space.

You are a tenacious but nimble learner who demonstrates design and engineering excellence.

The Team: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is a core service offered by athena through our Collector product and related services. Collector product teams in Chennai are responsible for developing and delivering the Product roadmap. Rules Zone under Collector is responsible for the life cycle and governance of business rules based on client requests and industry regulations.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for converting highly impactful legacy code into new-age technical implementation while keeping business outcomes intact. Ultimately, your work will focus on improving corporate performance, product performance, and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Interpret existing Object-Perl code covering subroutines, file handling, OOPS concepts, etc.
Reverse engineer complex PERL code and convert it into business requirements/specifications in DMN (Decision Modeling Notation) that is technically sound, performant, scalable, and readable.
Test and debug implemented DMN files
Debug Perl code
Create and debug Java methods
Act as the subject matter expert for your area of assignment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Rules Zone to define project scope, complete deliverables, and ensure products meet customer requirements

Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong technical knowledge and 4-8 years of solid experience in software development
Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools, such as JIRA
Proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, Java
Experience in decision modeling tools (DMN) covering complex DMN implementation with business and technical attributes, BKMs, FEEL Operators, decision tables, handling iterations, etc.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while producing quality code
Willingness to take on complex challenges
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with direct and cross-functional teams

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
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