Applications Architect II: Strategy & Tech Leadership

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking an Application Architect II to shape our technology landscape, providing technical leadership for scalable, high-performance application architectures. You will guide development teams, oversee architectural best practices, and drive alignment with business goals in a healthcare setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in an application architecture or similar leadership role, with experience in cloud-based architectures and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 years related experience in an Application Architect or similar leadership role.
• Experience with cloud-based application architectures and scalable, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and design of scalable application architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and oversee integration into existing ecosystems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Lead resolution of complex technical challenges and optimize performance.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectural principles, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Application Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Distributed Systems

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Palomar Health is seeking an Application Architect II to shape our technology landscape, providing technical leadership for scalable, high-performance application architectures. You will guide development teams, oversee architectural best practices, and drive alignment with business goals in a healthcare setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in an application architecture or similar leadership role, with experience in cloud-based architectures and distributed systems.