athenahealth

athenahealth

Principal Software Engineer, Front End Rearchitecture

Boston MA · Principal · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$10k-$15kDetected 16 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsBackend DevelopmentAWSCI/CDJenkinsPlatform EngineeringGraphQLRESTSparkDesign SystemsAgileRoadmappingTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

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About the role

  • Role Summary: The Principal Frontend Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority shaping the architecture, standards, and long-term direction of frontend engineering across a complex suite of clinical applications.
  • A central element of this work is the transition from a home-grown Data Broker to GraphQL as the standard for frontend data access - creating cleaner, more reliable, and more scalable contracts between frontend and backend systems.
  • The initiative is also establishing a shared component library, testing standards, and architectural conventions that will serve as the foundation for frontend development across Clinicals long into the future.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the design of large-scale, production-grade frontend systems using JavaScript, React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational engineering strategy.
  • Drive the multi-year frontend modernization roadmap, including migration strategy, phasing, and technical risk management across the Clinicals platform.
  • Partner with engineering leadership, product management, and design to align technical direction with long-term product and business objectives.
  • Mentor and technically guide Lead, Senior, and mid-level engineers - building team capability, shaping engineering culture, and supporting the professional growth of others.
  • Lead cross-team technical reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making forums, ensuring diverse perspectives are incorporated and outcomes are well-documented.
  • Oversee or advise on frontend build, release, and deployment pipeline design using Jenkins or Harness continuous integration and delivery tooling.
  • Collaborate with security and platform engineering teams to ensure frontend systems meet compliance, reliability, and security standards.
  • Help build and maintain a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
  • Deep expertise in React.js, including advanced state management, performance optimization, design system architecture, and large-scale component library development.
  • Proven ability to define and lead frontend architecture strategies across multiple teams or product areas, including migration planning and technical governance.

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with a strong record of applying both in complex, high-traffic production environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js for build tooling, server-side rendering, and frontend-adjacent service design.
  • Demonstrated experience with GraphQL - including schema design, client integration, and establishing data access patterns across a frontend platform.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • advanced degree is a plus.
  • Exposure to Perl, Oracle, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Jenkins, and/or Harness is preferred
  • experience with cloud-based frontend infrastructure is an advantage.

Compensation

  • Expected Compensation

Benefits

  • Our company culture: Our talented employees - or athenistas, as we call ourselves - spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision.
  • We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count.
  • Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Company info

  • We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons
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