About Us
Abacus Insights is changing the way healthcare works for you. We’re on a mission to unlock the power of data so health plans can enable the right care at the right time—making life better for millions of people. No more data silos, no more inefficiencies. Just smarter care, lower costs, and better experiences.
Backed by $100M from top VCs, we’re tackling big challenges in an industry that’s ready for change. And while GenAI is still new for many, we’ve already mastered turning complex healthcare data into clear, actionable insights. That’s our superpower—and it’s why we’re leading the way.
Abacus, innovation starts with people. We’re bold, curious, and collaborative—because the best ideas come from working together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future, together.
About the Role:
Do you have a passion for the craft of software engineering? Our engineering team is looking for a motivated, versatile, and naturally curious Software Engineer who is excited about using cutting edge cloud technology to better the US healthcare industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a world-class engineering team and work cross functionally with other teams within our company: Executives, Product, Implementation, Delivery, Customer Success, and Sales, to help solve our customers' most challenging business and operational needs.
Your day to day:
- Develop and implement virtual, high performant cloud solutions which conform to US healthcare security standards by leveraging a broad level of experience across platforms like AWS, Azure, Databricks, realized through analytical work with end users, product managers and software/data architects
- Build data processing pipelines leveraging AWS/Azure, Airbyte, and Databricks
- Build pipelines and API ecosystems around FHIR data stores (i.e. Firely, AWS HealthLake). Familiarity with FHIR systems and how to ingest and read data via FHIR based APIs
- Write PySpark, Python, and SQL code to meet requirements for clients or internal teams
- Deploy code using CI/CD frameworks
- Be able to critically analyze and review peer-authored designs and code
- Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity
- Troubleshoot client reported incidents, identify root cause, fix, and document problems, and implement preventive measures
- Optimize the performance and cost of data processing workflows
- Demonstrate deep working knowledge of Airflow, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, APIs and data connectors and troubleshoot issues related to each
- Drive the technical excellence of a team, mentor other team members and lead by example
- Identify area of technical investments, work with stakeholders to prioritize them onto the roadmap and lead efforts to implement such investments
What you bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience
- 3+ years of building or using cloud services in a production environment (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
- 2+ years experience working with FHIR standard and FHIR databases
- 2+ years of building ETL data pipelines at scale with Spark/PySpark and Databricks
- Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or other OOP Languages)
- Go-getter with self-starter mindset
- Someone who stays current with emerging technologies and development techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong analytical, problem solving, organization and prioritization skills
Compensation: Compensation for this role is based on experience, skills, and location, and includes base salary plus eligibility for performance bonuses and equity grants.
What you’ll get in return:
- Unlimited paid time off – recharge when you need it
- Work from anywhere – flexibility to fit your life
- Comprehensive health coverage – multiple plan options to choose from
- Equity for every employee – share in our success
- Growth-focused environment – your development matters here
- Home office setup allowance – one-time support to get you started
- Monthly cell phone allowance – stay connected with ease
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Our Commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer
As a mission-led technology company helping to drive better healthcare outcomes, Abacus Insights believes that the best innovation and value we can bring to our customers comes from diverse ideas, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Abacus prohibits discrimination and harassment regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture—one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves. We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths. If there’s anything we can do to support that—big or small—please let us know.
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Abacus Insights Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
We're in the heart of Boston's Financial District, a short walk to all MBTA bus/train lines, including North & South stations. Shop in the historic Faneuil Hall or visit tasty lunch spots in the North End. We embrace a hybrid working culture; our employees can enjoy the city's hustle or stay home.
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