Software Architect

The Software Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL, while incorporating IoT concepts into enterprise solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, architectural vision, and hands-on leadership to guide development teams and ensure alignment with business objectives.

As a senior technical leader, you will shape Sarnova’s technology strategy and ensure our platforms deliver reliability, security, and innovation. Your architectural decisions will directly impact scalability, data integrity, and user experience—enabling faster product delivery, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced connectivity for healthcare professionals and IoT-enabled devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and document system architecture for web applications, APIs, and IoT integrations using Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies

• Provide guidance to development teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles

• Design frameworks for connecting IoT devices to enterprise systems, ensuring secure data transmission and real-time analytics

• Ensure robust implementation of front-end (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and back-end (Ruby on Rails, SQL) components

• Optimize application performance, database queries, and infrastructure for high availability and low latency

• Implement security protocols, encryption standards, and compliance measures (HIPAA-adjacent where applicable)

• Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals

• Evaluate new tools and frameworks for IoT, cloud, and web development; recommend adoption strategies

• Maintain architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and integration guidelines

• Additional job duties as assigned

Skills/Experience Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required

• 7–10 years of experience in software architecture and development

• Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL

• Strong understanding of IoT concepts, device connectivity, and data streaming

• Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications

• Hands-on experience with API design, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)

• Excellent communication skills

• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP) and edge computing preferred

• Exposure to data analytics, real-time dashboards, and event-driven architectures preferred

• Certifications in AWS Solutions Architect, IoT, or similar preferred

• Ability to independently manage all aspects of the job role including required goals and business practices in a remote environment

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives.  Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.