Principal Architect

Konovo; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare technology company as a Principal Architect, shaping the future of AI-powered solutions. Leverage your expertise in software architecture and cloud systems to empower life sciences organizations with real-time, data-driven insights. Drive scalability and innovation while mentoring teams in an agile environment at Konovo.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and system design.
• Expertise in modern programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, Go).
• Deep understanding of microservices and serverless architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and communicate architecture patterns and standards.
• Lead Technical Strategy to drive product engineering efficiency.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud infrastructure

System design

Agile methodology

Security frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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This range is provided by Konovo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Konovo is transforming the healthcare industry by providing real-time insights that drive innovation. Our mission is to empower life sciences organizations with real-time, data-driven intelligence, enabling earlier disease detection, proactive intervention, and enhanced healthcare decision-making.

Konovo's solutions empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. We supply healthcare organizations with real-time access to over 2 million healthcare professionals, the largest available anywhere in the world. Our 200+ employees are spread across 25 U.S. states and five countries, collaborating to support some of the largest organizations in the healthcare industry. Our customers include over 300 leading global pharmaceutical, medical device, market research agency, and consultancy companies.

As we transition from a services-based model to a productized platform, we are expanding our architecture team. We are seeking a Principal Architect to define and drive the architectural vision, ensuring scalability, security, and innovation across all technology initiatives.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Architect and Design
• Define, document, and communicate architecture patterns and standards for Konovo’s global healthcare insights platform.
• Champion scalability, performance, security, and reliability in all system designs.
• Lead Technical StrategyDrive product engineering efficiency by supporting our teams with best practices, patterns and tools that help them be more effective.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and conduct POCs to guide long-term technical decision-making.
• Mentor and Empower TeamsProvide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Coach and develop engineers in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Collaborate Globally
• Work closely with teams and stakeholders across geographies, ensuring architectural consistency and adherence to company-wide standards.
• Champion effective communication and knowledge sharing across a distributed organization – bridging teams.
• Drive Technical ExcellenceOversee critical architectural reviews, design discussions, and code reviews.
• Advocate for high-quality, maintainable, performant and secure software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Promote consistent software craftsmanship, quality, patterns, and a unified platform for our employees and customers.
• Champion InnovationActively participate in brainstorming sessions, sprint planning, and technical deep-dives.
• Identify opportunities for advanced AI/ML integrations, data-driven insights, and next-generation platform capabilities.
• OptimizeEnsure scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Establish best practices for data management, security, and compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001).

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter with an ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically.
• 12+ years of experience in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and system design – including designing and supporting complex, scalable systems.
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices and serverless architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven systems.
• Experience working with big data, AI/ML workflows, and real-time analytics platforms.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, IAM, and compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and a drive to make a meaningful impact.
• Proven Expertise in:Agile methodology and tools (experience leading agile transformation or working at scale is a plus).
• Software architecture and design patterns for distributed, high-availability systems.
• Engineering excellence, best practices in software craftsmanship, testing, APIs, frameworks, and enabling products.
• DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including security, QA, and monitoring best practices.
• Cloud technology (AWS preferred) in a SaaS environment.
• Supporting business-critical systems and guiding teams to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and reliability issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science (or equivalent). An advanced degree or relevant certifications is a plus.

Why Konovo?

• Architect real-world impact: Shape the direction of AI-powered solutions and industry-leading services that transform healthcare insights.
• Mission-driven work: Join a company revolutionizing healthcare decision-making and delivering measurable value to medical professionals.
• Growing business, team, and product suite: Worthwhile work, on a team committed to moving the business forward.
• Global reach, local collaboration: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that emphasizes innovation, flexibility, and cross-cultural teamwork.
• Professional growth: Expand your leadership experience while mentoring teams, making strategic architectural decisions, and driving best practices.

Our job titles and range posted may span more than one career level for a given job title. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for a variable plus employee benefits.

The estimated cash compensation range for this role is:

$165,000-185,000 USD

Join us as a Principal Architect and play a key role in defining the next generation of Konovo's platform. Apply now to be a part of our journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Market Research, Software Development, and Hospitals and Health Care

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