A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Staff/Lead Software Engineer to help launch a new AI-enabled platform focused on revenue cycle management, claims workflows, and healthcare operations. This is a hybrid full-time opportunity with remote flexibility available for professionals located in the Chicago area. The organization is investing heavily in the next generation of AI-powered healthcare software and is searching for a senior engineering leader who can act as the technical anchor for a new platform. The ideal candidate enjoys owning outcomes, partnering closely with users and business stakeholders, and influencing both product strategy and technical direction. The engineering environment leverages AWS, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, event-driven architecture, modern databases, and emerging AI-agent technologies. This role combines hands-on engineering, product collaboration, and technical leadership within a highly visible initiative. Engineers on this team are expected to help determine what should be built, not simply execute requirements. This is a chance to drive meaningful impact while working on modern technologies and AI-enabled products in a rapidly evolving healthcare market. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of professional software engineering experience Experience leading architecture and technical direction Strong Python development experience JavaScript and/or TypeScript expertise Experience developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems Event-driven architecture experience Strong database design and SQL skills AWS cloud platform experience Experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders and product teams Strong communication and mentorship capabilities Desired Skills & Experience Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience Healthcare, HIPAA, EMR, or EHR experience Claims processing knowledge Eligibility, denials, collections, or A/R workflow experience AI-driven application development LLM, Bedrock, or AI-agent orchestration experience SaaS platform development experience Product engineering mindset What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Backend Engineering (Python) 20% Front-End Development (React/TypeScript) 20% AWS Cloud & Event-Driven Services 20% AI Workflow & Agent Integration Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands-On Engineering 10% Technical Leadership & Mentoring 15% Product & Stakeholder Collaboration The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Competitive base salary Bonus eligible 10-15% Wellness benefits Professional Development Programs Employee Stock Purchase Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. #LI-OP