Job Description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. athenahealth is a progressive, innovation-driven software product company dedicated to transforming healthcare through cutting-edge cloud solutions. We partner with healthcare organizations to improve clinical and financial outcomes by building modern technology on an open, connected ecosystem that drives meaningful insights for our customers and their patients. We take pride in our values-driven culture, offering a flexible work-life balance and fostering an environment of innovation. As a testament to our industry leadership and rapid growth, we were acquired by Bain Capital for $17B in 2021 , and we continue to launch new strategic product initiatives to push the boundaries of healthcare technology. We are headquartered in Boston, US, and our India offices are in Chennai, Bangalore and Pune. Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior AWS Infrastructure Engineer - SMTS in our Chennai office to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs, optimize cloud resources, and enhance automation and monitoring capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure following best practices. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Configure and optimize AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and others. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues. Implement security best practices, including IAM roles, policies, encryption, and compliance controls. Design and manage AWS networking components, including VPCs, Transit Gateway (TGW), Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, Network ACLs (NACLs), and Direct Connect. Optimize IAM policies and permission models to ensure least-privilege access while maintaining operational efficiency. Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to optimize cloud resources. Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and processes. Evaluate new AWS services and recommend improvements for scalability and cost optimization. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing AWS cloud infrastructure. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong knowledge of AWS networking concepts, including VPC design, VPNs, Direct Connect, and Route 53. Expertise in IAM policy management, permission boundaries, and least-privilege principles. Experience with automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or similar languages. Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus. Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Harness, or AWS CodePipeline. Experience implementing security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer) are a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS). Familiarity with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions). Understanding of cost optimization strategies within AWS About athenahealth Here s our v ision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. What s unique about our locations From an historic, 19 th century arsenal to a converted, landmark power plant, all of athenahealth s offices were carefully chosen to represent our innovative spirit and promote the most positive and productive work environment for our teams. Our 10 offices across the United States and India plus numerous remote employees all work to modernize the healthcare experience, together. Our company culture might be our best feature. We dont take ourselves too seriously. But our workThat s another story. athenahealth develops and implements products and services that support US healthcare : It s our chance to create healthier futures for ourselves, for our family and friends, for everyone. Our vibrant and talented employees or athenistas , as we call ourselves spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our goal . We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where every athenista feels comfortable bringing their best selves to work. Our size makes a difference, too: W e are small enough that your individual contributions will stand out but large enough to grow your career with our resources and established business stability . Giving back is integral to our culture. Our athenaGives platform strives to support food security, expand access to high-quality healthcare for all, and support STEM education to develop providers and technologists who will provide access to high-quality healthcare for all in the future. As part of the evolution of athenahealth s Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) program, we ve selected nonprofit partners that align with our purpose and let us foster long-term partnerships for charitable giving, employee volunteerism, insight sharing, collaboration, and cross-team engagement. What can we 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. In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. And 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 . We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility . W hile 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.