Principal, Technology Architect (Application Development & Maintenance)

FlagshipKansas; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Principal Technology Architect (Application Development & Maintenance) to lead enterprise-scale integrations across DME, pharmacy, CRM, ERP, and analytics. You will design API-first strategies, drive scalable architectures, and ensure secure, compliant platforms aligned with enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, product and engineering teams, and cybersecurity to maintain a modern, resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with background in Solutions/Enterprise Architecture or related leadership roles.
• Experience architecting large-scale enterprise platforms and complex integrations.
• Experience in DME/healthcare/pharmacy/medical device domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee integrations across DME, Pharmacy, CRM, ERP, fulfillment, billing, payer, customer service, and analytics platforms.
• Design API-led integration strategies using modern patterns, event-driven architectures, and microservices where appropriate.
• Develop end-to-end solution architectures supporting customer acquisition, onboarding, order fulfillment, billing, service, and engagement.
• Collaborate with enterprise integration teams to establish reusable services, APIs, and data exchange standards.
• Define system resiliency, performance, monitoring, and disaster recovery requirements across the platform landscape.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards and healthcare regulations.

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Solutions Architecture

API-led connectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Enterprise integration technologies

Customer-facing digital solutions

Job description

at Cardinal Health in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

US-Nationwide- FIELD

Full time

20187069

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization’s internal needs and externally-facing business needs.

Cardinal Health is seeking a highly experienced Principal, Technology Architect (Application Development & Maintenance) to support the Durable Medical Equipment ( DME ) Diabetes business. This Technology Architect will partner closely with business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, vendors, and enterprise architecture to ensure that the new platform stays up to date by outlining roadmaps for future deployments and keeping the current state stable.

This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with Cardinal Health’s enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience designing and integrating enterprise platforms within the DME (durable medical equipment) industry.

Location

Fully remote (open to candidates nationwide)

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee integrations across DME , Pharmacy, CRM , ERP , fulfillment, billing, payer, customer service, and analytics platforms.
• Design API -first integration strategies utilizing modern integration patterns, event-driven architectures, and microservices where appropriate.
• Develop end-to-end solution architectures supporting customer acquisition, patient onboarding, order fulfillment, billing, customer service, and ongoing patient engagement.
• Collaborate with enterprise integration teams to establish reusable services, APIs, and data exchange standards.
• Define system resiliency, performance, monitoring, and disaster recovery requirements across the platform landscape.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with Cardinal Health security standards and healthcare regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Ideally looking for candidates who bring 12+ years of IT experience (with a background in Solutions Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related technical leadership roles in the DME industry).
• Proven experience architecting large-scale, enterprise platforms and complex system integrations.
• Experience working in DME industry (or healthcare, pharmacy, medical device), highly preferred.
• Experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures utilizing API -led connectivity and event-driven integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, master data management, security, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience working with Salesforce platforms, enterprise integration technologies, and customer-facing digital solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.

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Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account ( HSA )
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave

Anticipated Salary Range

$137,400 – $232,320 USD

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Application window anticipated to close

10/30/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. ( NYSE : CAH ) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare’s most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.

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