IT SOLUTION ARCHITECT - HEALTHCARE IT FHIR UM
ALTA IT Services
Columbia, MD(remote)
DIRECT HIRE
This is a remote position with infrequent office and/or customer visits, in Columbia MD
SALARY RANGE: $140,000 to $160,000 annually plus benefits.
ALTA IT Services has a direct hire opening for a Senior Software Solutions Architect with more than 10 years of experience to lead the design and implementation of comprehensive software solutions across multiple projects. The role will support a leading healthcare IT company based in Columbia, MD
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in solution architecture, a strategic vision for software system design, and can work across various domains, especially healthcare. While healthcare experience is not mandatory, familiarity with FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and UM (Utilization Management) is very strongly preferred.
This role requires a hands-on, versatile architect who can translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and effective software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, QA, security, and business units, to align software design with both business and compliance requirements.
This is a remote position with infrequent office and/or customer visits in Columbia, MD
Key Responsibilities
Software Solution Design & Architecture
- Design and lead scalable software solutions, emphasizing interoperability, maintainability, and security, with an understanding of healthcare industry standards as applicable.
- Conduct architectural assessments to guide best practices, performance optimization, and secure software delivery.
- Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical software solutions that support both current and future needs.
Project Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead solution design across multiple projects simultaneously, providing balanced architectural insights that consider security, functionality, and adaptability.
- Collaborate with healthcare-focused project teams and product managers, applying domain knowledge to enhance solution relevance and compliance.
- Mentor and guide junior architects and developers, ensuring alignment with best practices and consistent architectural standards.
Healthcare Technology Familiarity
- (Preferred) Familiarity with FHIR and UM, with the ability to integrate healthcare standards when required.
- Work with subject matter experts to bridge healthcare knowledge gaps, designing solutions aligned with healthcare regulatory frameworks and interoperability standards.
Security & Compliance
- Proactively address architectural vulnerabilities, implementing security best practices for software architecture and design.
- Ensure that solutions meet applicable regulatory and compliance standards, particularly in healthcare, by collaborating with security and compliance teams.
Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership
- Stay updated with advancements in software development, architectural patterns, and healthcare technology standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance, reliability, and team efficiency.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in software solution architecture, with a track record of designing and delivering complex systems.
- Strong expertise in software development frameworks across front-end and back-end technologies, with a focus on scalable, secure, and maintainable design patterns.
- Familiarity with healthcare technology standards (FHIR, UM) and regulatory frameworks is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent analytical skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex architectural ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be eligible for direct hire without sponsorship.
SALARY RANGE: $140,000 to $160,000 annually plus benefits.
For consideration, please send an updated resume and salary expectations to Melissa McNally via
mmcnally@altaits.com
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About the Company
ALTA IT Services
ALTA IT Services, LLC combines experience and expertise to deliver IT talent that meets and exceeds the expectations of our clients. Since 2004, we have specialized in delivering IT services and staffing nationwide from our Rockville, MD headquarters and two regional offices located in Columbia, MD and Cincinnati, OH. ALTA provides IT staffing and services to support critical IT initiatives, including Artificial Intelligence, Program & Project Management, Enterprise Platforms, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering & Administration, Software & Web Services, Data Science & Analytics, DevOps, Quality Assurance, Help Desk, Network Management & Support, and Training. Our team of recruiting professionals can recruit any skill necessary to support both commercial and government client needs throughout the United States.
The foundation of our business operations is that we build relationships to last. We do this by placing the highest priority on our core values of integrity, reliability, and quality. We take the responsibilities entrusted to us by our clients and IT professionals very seriously.
As a result, we are proud to say that the majority of our clients have been with us for more than a decade. We work hard every day to earn and keep their trust. That is the promise that we make to all of our clients.