Principal Software Engineer & Architect

SCAN; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual employee bonus

Wellness program

Generous PTO

11 holidays + floating holiday

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCAN is seeking an AI & Cloud Architect to define end-to-end reference architectures for AI and data/storage across Azure services and Snowflake. You will design integration blueprints for RAG workflows, data pipelines, and enterprise GPT solutions.

You will build scalable cloud environments for model training and inference, oversee vector databases, and partner with IT Security to ensure HIPAA compliance. A leadership role shaping SCAN's AI roadmap awaits.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Azure ecosystem: Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services (Language, Vision, Speech, Content Understanding), Azure AI Search, Azure ML, Databricks, Fabric.
• Architectural design & integration: scalable, secure cloud architectures for AI/data workloads.
• Strong understanding of network design, IAM, data governance, and enterprise integration patterns.
• AI engineering foundations: LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, embedding pipelines, evaluation frameworks; RAG and multi-agent apps.
• Data & metadata strategy: data modeling, knowledge graphs, semantic search, data contracts and lineage.
• Responsible AI & compliance mindset: secure, auditable, explainable AI, HIPAA familiarity.
• Collaboration & leadership: influence stakeholders, guide architecture, cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end reference architecture for AI/data/storage across Azure services and Snowflake.
• Design integration blueprints for RAG workflows, data pipelines, and enterprise GPT solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable cloud environments for model training, evaluation, and inference.
• Oversee vector database design and integration with data hubs; ensure high availability and cost optimization.
• Lead governance & reviews, ensure Responsible AI standards and model registry conventions.

Skills

Azure ecosystem expertise

Architectural design & integration

Security & IAM

Responsible AI & compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Azure AI Services

Azure AI Search

Azure Databricks / Fabric

Snowflake

Job description

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent.

That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the "12 Angry Seniors." Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion annual revenue.

With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models.

Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission.

We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

The Job Design the foundation that makes intelligent systems scale for our enterprise.

The AI & Cloud Architect defines and governs the architecture that powers SCAN's AI and automation capabilities, from model hosting and vector databases to API orchestration and MCP servers.

This role bridges infrastructure and innovation, ensuring that every AI and cloud solution is built on secure, performant, and reusable patterns.

The Architect brings a holistic view to enable experimentation while maintaining enterprise standards for reliability, governance, and compliance.

You Will:

Architectural Design & Strategy

Define the end-to-end reference architecture for AI and data/storage systems across Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services, Azure AI Search, Azure Databricks/Fabric, and Snowflake. Design integration blueprints for RAG workflows, data pipelines, agentic frameworks, and our enterprise GPT solution. Establish standards for model deployment, versioning, prompt management, and telemetry within Azure AI Foundry.

Infrastructure & Platform Enablement

Build and maintain scalable cloud environments for model training, evaluation, and inference. Oversee vector database design (Azure AI Search or equivalent) and integration with Snowflake/Fabric data hubs. Implement high-availability, cost-optimized compute and storage strategies for AI workloads. Partner with IT Security to ensure alignment with HIPAA, Responsible AI, and internal compliance requirements.

Orchestration & Automation

Design pipelines and event-driven architectures using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management. Automate ingestion and evaluation processes for Document Intelligence, AI Search, and other Azure AI Services. Integrate monitoring, audit, and feedback loops to ensure operational transparency and continuous improvement.

Governance & Collaboration

Lead architecture reviews and guide solution teams to adhere to Responsible AI and data-management standards. Define metadata, lineage, and model registry conventions for consistent tracking and reuse. Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to align technical designs with strategic outcomes. Serve as a key contributor to the AI Architecture Review Board and cloud optimization initiatives.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

Evaluate emerging Azure and open-source technologies to extend SCAN’s AI capabilities (e.g., Foundry SDKs, agent frameworks, vector databases, knowledge graphs). Prototype new integration patterns for multi-agent collaboration, knowledge management, and semantic data discovery. Coach engineers on architectural best practices and help shape the long-term technical roadmap.

Your Qualifications:

• Deep Expertise in Azure Ecosystem Proficiency in Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services (Language, Vision, Speech, Content Understanding), Azure AI Search, Azure ML, Databricks, and Fabric. Familiarity with model registries, MLOps, and deployment frameworks (CI/CD, containers, APIs).
• Architectural Design & Integration Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and modular cloud architectures for AI and data workloads.
• Strong understanding of network design, IAM, data governance, and enterprise integration patterns.
• AI Engineering Foundations Knowledge of LLM architectures, retrieval-augmented generation, embedding pipelines, and evaluation frameworks. Experience enabling RAG and multi-agent applications through Azure AI Foundry and related SDKs.
• Data & Metadata Strategy Understanding of data modeling, knowledge graphs, and semantic search design. Ability to define data contracts, metadata taxonomies, and lineage tracking for AI solutions.
• Responsible AI & Compliance Mindset Demonstrated commitment to secure, auditable, and explainable AI design. Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HIPAA, CMS, PHI/PII protection) and SCAN's Responsible AI framework.
• Collaboration & Leadership Adept at influencing cross-functional stakeholders and translating architecture into actionable guidance. Comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment balancing experimentation and operational rigor.

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $200,000 to $260,000 annually
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Become part of a mission-driven team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors every day. SCAN has a long history of finding and investing in ways to meet seniors' needs. This focus is what attracts employees to SCAN. For each and every one of us, the SCAN mission is personal. Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent is both our mission and our passion. That same commitment carries over to our employees. We provide the training, tools and support necessary to do your work. We reward effort and celebrate success. SCAN both develops and attracts people who are leading experts in their respective fields.

Why consider a career at SCAN?

• A competitive compensation and benefits program
• An annual employee bonus program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Excellent Retirement Savings program
• A work-life balance
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!