Saas/Cloud/AWS Architect

ITjobs.ca; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in healthcare IT solutions seeks an experienced SaaS Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable cloud-based architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements, all while optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness. If you're passionate about shaping the future of healthcare technology, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development and training

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in software architecture with 3+ in SaaS/cloud.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of database management in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions to meet performance, scalability, and security.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and optimize service costs.
• Create and maintain documentation for architecture decisions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security best practices

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Agfa HealthCare, is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group which is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium and traded on Euronext Brussels (AGFB).

At Agfa HealthCare, we support healthcare professionals across the globe to transform the delivery of care. Our focus is 100% on providing best-of-suite Imaging IT software solutions that enable secure, effective and sustainable imaging data management.

From product development to implementation, our unified Enterprise Imaging Platform is purpose-built to reduce complexity, improve productivity and deliver clinical value. We use our proven track record as an innovator, our in-depth medical knowledge and our strategic guidance to help healthcare providers achieve their clinical, operational and business strategies.

We are hiring an experienced SaaS Architect who is responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based software architectures that deliver high-performing, secure, and scalable SaaS applications. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, DevOps, etc.) to ensure the system aligns with business goals and technical requirements.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• Design our solution such that it meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues, and use that information to optimize our designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to build our products.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure and service costs, and ensure a cost-effective architecture that supports the product's growth.
• Work closely with DevOps and regional teams to ensure smooth deployment processes, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and monitoring.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture decisions, deployment strategies, and technical guidelines.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software architecture, with at least 3 years focused on SaaS or cloud architecture.
• Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud platform and SaaS deployment models.
• Experience in network design, routing, load balancing, and distributed networks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with multi-tenancy models and tenant isolation in SaaS applications
• Knowledge of databases, storage and data management in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in software security best practices.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
  
  

Assets (optional But Beneficial)

• You are a certified AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience with designing medical software
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools.
• Experience with Java/J2EE/Spring
• Experience as System or Solution Architect in SAFe.
  
  

We offer a rewarding career in a field that impacts lives, the opportunity to work with a talented and committed team of individuals, training and career development programs, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you want to be part of this experience, we'll take you there!

Agfa Inc. is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) and all of its standards in order to create a barrier-free Ontario. We will provide necessary accommodation during the recruitment and selection process to all applicants. If you require accommodation as part of the employment application process, please contact [e-mail].

At Agfa HealthCare, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity of Age, Gender, Gender Identity or expression, Race, Sexual Orientation, Physical Ability, Ethnicity, or any other aspect that makes someone unique. The differences among us are our strengths. We are committed to promoting a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace that fully represents the different cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds of our global organization and the world we live in.

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