Highmark Health

Creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best.

Principal Technical Architect

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1852H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Louisiana + 4 moreAll locations: Louisiana, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington

Posted

43 days ago

Salary

$108K - $201.8K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

Job Description

• Lead the development and articulation of complex architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives. • Champion the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. • Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment on complex architectural solutions. • Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies and solutions, ensuring they meet the organization's evolving needs and strategic direction. • Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across all stakeholders. • Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges, ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing operation of complex architectures. • Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for architectural best practices, contributing to the development of organizational standards and policies. • Provide expert guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Job Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in Architecture, design, and implementation of complex systems and solutions.
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, solution architecture, or enterprise systems design.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end system design and solution architecture for scalable and secure enterprise applications.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with experience building scalable, production-grade systems.
  • Familiarity or experience with DevOps, MLOps, Containerization and IaC, with a focus on automating and streamlining the AI development and deployment lifecycle.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing robust enterprise integrations using APIs, messaging systems, and data pipelines.
  • Any familiarity in the development or integration of AI-enabled solutions that support strategic platform and service initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business, Data Science, Engineering, Product) to define and execute a strategic technical direction.
  • Experience leading proof-of-concept (POC) efforts to validate the feasibility and business value of new technical solutions.
  • Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation guidelines.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including formal bodies like an Architecture Review Board.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in a healthcare environment, such as HIPAA.
  • Experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering and project teams.

Benefits

  • None specified

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