Application Solution Architect (Healthcare)
Remote with occasional travel to Pleasanton, CA (Travel will be reimbursement )
6 Months plus possible extension
Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a technically proficient, vendor-neutral Solution Architect to lead the design, integration, and delivery of enterprise-grade solutions across both on-premise and cloud-native environments. This role requires deep architectural expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across complex enterprise landscapes.
The ideal candidate is fluent in C4 modeling, highly experienced in API-centric system integration, and has exposure to AI-related solutioning—such as ML model integration, data pipeline orchestration, or intelligent automation. Healthcare experience in clinical systems solution architecture for example Epic/Cerner, Pharmacy/PDX, Radiology/Sectra PACS/EPIC Radiant is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Design:
Develop and maintain architectural artifacts using the C4 model (Context, Container, Component, Code). Design scalable, modular solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud-native platforms. - Solution Delivery:
Translate business and technical requirements into practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Evaluate and recommend architectural patterns, platforms, and services, including AI/ML components where applicable. - API Integration and Design:
Lead the design and governance of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and secure external/internal integrations. Ensure API usability, scalability, and lifecycle alignment with enterprise strategy. - Project and Workload Management:
Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring technical alignment and consistent solution delivery. - Cross-Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to align architecture with delivery priorities and long-term goals. - Documentation and Governance:
Own the development of Solution Architecture Descriptions (SADs), interface specifications, compliance artifacts, and documentation aligned with standards such as Arc42. - Agile and Delivery Support:
Support agile planning, sprint execution, estimation, and technical risk mitigation.
Required Skills and Experience
- 8 or more years of experience in solution architecture, including leadership of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven expertise in API design, system integration, and cloud-native development.
- Experience delivering or supporting AI-driven solutions (e.g., model orchestration, data services for ML pipelines, intelligent workflow integration).
- Proficiency in C4 modeling and architecture documentation standards (e.g., Arc42, SAD).
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data governance in regulated environments.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with agile delivery frameworks such as SAFe or Scrum
- Exposure to healthcare integration standards: HL7, FHIR, or payer/provider interoperability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with AI/ML tools (e.g., TensorFlow, Vertex AI, Azure AI Services) or NLP platforms
- Experience with integration tools: Mulesoft, Boomi, Kafka, Apigee