Principal Software Architect
hace 16 días
Pittsburgh
Job Description 7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do. If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients. We are seeking team members who: Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers; Produce high quality work; Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases. At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases. Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare! Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) Job Classification: Exempt Job Status: Full-time Reports to: Vice President, Software Development Purpose The Principal Software Architect is the strategic and technical leader of our architecture team, guiding the design and implementation of our future technology platform. This role will collaborate across engineering, clinical operations, and product teams to ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and built for innovation. Responsibilities • Leads the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and aligned with business goals., • Serves as the Azure Cloud authority, driving best practices in infrastructure, security, scalability, and cost optimization., • Leverages deep knowledge of .NET, SQL Server, Power Platform, and other Microsoft technologies to guide development., • Designs and implements AI-driven features such as predictive analytics, natural language processing (NLP) for clinical documentation, and intelligent routing for workflows and surveys., • Develops high-quality code and oversees code reviews to maintain coding standards and best practices., • Integrates and optimizes workflow automation tools to streamline clinical and operational processes., • Architects and implements intelligent survey and feedback systems to support clinical assessments and patient engagement., • Mentors and manages a small team of architects, fostering a high-performance culture and technical excellence., • Partners with stakeholders across clinical, compliance, and IT to translate complex requirements into elegant solutions., • Establishes architectural standards, documentation practices, and governance models to ensure consistency and quality., • Drives the adoption of modern software development methodologies and tools., • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our software products., • Contributes to the strategic planning and decision-making processes related to software development., • Develops and maintains documentation related to software solutions., • Performs code reviews of new & existing code., • Stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team., • Creates and applies best practices to establish architecture and frameworks consistent with and supportive of the Product Strategy., • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field., • Minimum of ten (10) years in software architecture or enterprise architecture roles., • Proven experience designing cloud-native platforms in Azure., • Deep familiarity with the Microsoft tech stack (.NET, Azure DevOps, Power Platform, etc.)., • Experience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Camunda, etc.)., • Knowledge of survey and Question/Answer tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, custom-built solutions)., • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., SQL, C#, WinForms, Visual Studio, JavaScript, etc.) and frameworks (Azure, ADO, Git, Microservices, Event Hubs, Entity Framework, Rest APIs, etc.)., • Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and version control systems (e.g., Git)., • Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field., • Healthcare or clinical systems experience is a strong plus., • Experience developing software solutions for rare medicine specialty pharmacies., • Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards. This position works in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading or working with various forms of data for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Benefits: Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too! Equal Opportunity: PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.