KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate fully remote opening for a Lead Software Architect – Pharmacy Management Systems.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Software Architect / Senior Developer to design and build a next-generation pharmacy management platform from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who's led end-to-end architecture and development of pharmacy software systems—covering areas like e-prescribing (eRx), inventory, billing, insurance adjudication, and patient management.
You'll be responsible for defining the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap of a scalable, secure, and compliant pharmacy platform that can serve both independent and enterprise pharmacy networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of a cloud-based pharmacy management system (PMS) from scratch.
- Partner with business stakeholders and pharmacists to define system requirements and workflows.
- Design system components covering dispensing, inventory, POS, e-prescriptions (SureScripts), third-party billing, and reporting modules.
- Establish and enforce best practices for security, HIPAA compliance, and data integrity.
- Build integrations with switches, wholesalers, and insurance networks.
- Lead and mentor a small team of developers and QA engineers.
- Own the full software development lifecycle — from architecture to deployment and ongoing optimization.
- Stay up to date with pharmacy technology trends and regulatory changes (NCPDP, DEA, CMS, etc.).
Required Experience
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- 3+ years of architect-level experience designing enterprise-grade or healthcare-related systems.
- Proven experience building or leading development for a pharmacy software solution (e.g., BestRx, PioneerRx, Liberty Software, or similar).
- Strong understanding of pharmacy workflows, e-prescribing standards, and claims adjudication (NCPDP D.0, FHIR, HL7).
- Proficiency in modern backend stacks (C#, .NET Core, Node.js, or Java) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and RESTful APIs.
- Deep understanding of security frameworks, HIPAA compliance, and data protection.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Familiarity with pharmacy integrations like SureScripts, QS/1, or Cardinal Health APIs.
- Prior startup or early-stage product experience is a plus.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.