Software Architect

Lynn Rodens; Everett (WA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead architectural direction and enhance the scalability of critical cloud-based systems. You will play a vital role in shaping technology that improves patient outcomes while mentoring teams across the organization. The perfect candidate should have extensive software engineering experience, strong cloud design expertise, and a proven ability to influence technical decisions. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software engineering.
• Strong expertise in cloud and systems design.
• Proven record of leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud-based architectures.
• Guide system-wide technical decisions.
• Mentor engineers and influence tech direction.

Skills

Strong cloud design

Software engineering

Technical mentorship

Systems design

Problem-solving

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

SQL databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

AWS cloud infrastructure

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – Distributed Systems & Cloud (Remote)

A fast-growing healthcare technology company focused on advancing remote cardiac care is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of its platform and engineering organization. This role is ideal for a senior technologist who enjoys solving complex architectural challenges while influencing how engineering teams build, scale, and deliver reliable software.

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate as both a hands‑on architect and technical leader, guiding system design across multiple teams. You’ll work on distributed systems that support critical healthcare applications while improving the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the platform.

You will collaborate closely with product leaders, engineers, and cross‑functional partners to align technical decisions with business goals and customer needs. You will identify opportunities to simplify complex systems, reduce technical risk, and introduce engineering practices that improve quality and speed of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud‑based architectures.
• Guide system‑wide technical decisions.
• Help teams navigate complex engineering challenges.
• Strengthen engineering practices such as testing strategies, reliability standards, and operational excellence.
• Mentor experienced engineers and influence technical direction across teams.

Technology Stack

Node.js, TypeScript, SQL databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL), AWS cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on scalable SaaS architecture and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience.
• Strong cloud and systems design expertise.
• Track record of leading technical initiatives that improve engineering outcomes.
• Experience building systems in regulated industries such as healthcare or fintech, particularly involving HIPAA‑compliant platforms, device data, or healthcare integrations.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in building technology that supports better patient outcomes while shaping the future of a growing engineering organization.