Integration Technical Architect

Vantive; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays and PTO 20–35 days

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Vantive is seeking an AWS Technical Architect to design cloud solutions that connect clinical, operational, and commercial systems. You will work within an established architecture team, shaping solution design and hands-on delivery while growing toward senior architectural leadership.

You’ll influence AWS integration architectures, define patterns, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure HIPAA/GxP alignment and to advance infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices in a hybrid onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of software engineering or architecture experience.
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (Professional a plus).
• Strong communication and ability to explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS-based architectures for integration workloads across clinical, supply chain, and enterprise systems.
• Develop integration patterns including API design, event-driven messaging, and data synchronization.
• Contribute to architectural standards, design patterns, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with senior architects to translate business and clinical requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend AWS services for specific use cases.
• Support delivery teams with technical guidance, reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in hybrid integration design (cloud-to-on prem, SaaS-to-platform).
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices.
• Ensure healthcare regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GxP where applicable).

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

Integration patterns

API design

DevOps practices

Observability

Networking (VPC)

Well-Architected Framework

HIPAA awareness

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CDK

CloudFormation

Docker

ECS

Kubernetes

API Gateway

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role:

We are seeking an AWS Technical Architect with a strong integration background to design and deliver cloud solutions that connect our clinical, operational, and commercial systems. You will work within an established architecture team, contributing to solution design and hands-on delivery while growing toward senior architectural leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement AWS-based architectures for integration workloads connecting clinical, supply chain, and enterprise systems
• Develop integration patterns including API design, event-driven messaging, and data synchronization across Vantive's application landscape
• Contribute to architectural standards, design patterns, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with senior architects to translate business and clinical requirements into technical solutions
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services for specific use cases
• Support delivery teams with technical guidance, design reviews, and troubleshooting
• Participate in solution design for hybrid integration scenarios (cloud-to-on-premise, SaaS-to-platform)
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD pipeline design
• Ensure solutions meet healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements (HIPAA, GxP where applicable)

What you’ll bring:

Cloud Architecture

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building solutions on AWS
• Solid knowledge of core AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, SQS/SNS, EventBridge
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation)
• Understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, security groups, PrivateLink)
• Experience with monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, X‑Ray)

Integration

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing integration solutions
• Strong understanding of API-first design, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns
• Familiarity with integration patterns: event sourcing, pub/sub, saga, request-reply
• Experience integrating enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, clinical systems, or supply chain platforms)
• Knowledge of data transformation, mapping, and protocol mediation
• Experience with middleware, iPaaS, or integration platforms

General

• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Awareness of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) is a plus

AI & Machine Learning

• Awareness of AI/ML concepts and how they apply to enterprise workflows
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML services (any provider) such as natural language processing, document extraction, or predictive analytics
• Interest in or exposure to generative AI, large language models, or AI-assisted automation
• Understanding of how AI capabilities can be integrated into existing application architectures
• Awareness of responsible AI principles and data governance considerations

Agentic AI

• Familiarity with agentic AI patterns — autonomous agents that plan, reason, and execute multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention
• Exposure to agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar)
• Understanding of tool-use patterns where AI agents invoke APIs, query databases, or trigger workflows autonomously
• Awareness of multi-agent architectures — coordinating specialized agents for complex business processes
• Interest in applying agentic AI to enterprise use cases such as intelligent document processing, automated decision support, or self-healing integrations
• Understanding of human-in-the-loop patterns, guardrails, and safety mechanisms for autonomous AI systems
• Awareness of memory and context management strategies for long-running agent interactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5-8+ years total experience in software engineering or architecture roles
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (Professional certification is a plus)
• Good communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with HIPAA, GxP, or FDA software validation requirements
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data platforms or analytics pipelines
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture framework exposure
• Experience working in global or multi-region environments

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $124,000 to $170,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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