Software Architect - Healthcare IT

ARCA; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA Consulting is seeking a Software Architect to lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled healthcare solutions. You will own the solution architecture and guide a small product development team, while remaining hands-on in development and architectural decisions.

The role focuses on AI, cloud architecture, and healthcare technology, requiring deep experience in enterprise software, cloud-native design, and scalable platforms. US residency and work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare technology sector experience is essential.
• 8+ years in software development and enterprise architecture.
• Strong hands-on development with Python and/or Java.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture and lead product development team.
• Develop and deliver AI-enabled healthcare solutions.
• Stay hands-on with development and architecture.

Skills

Healthcare industry experience

Python/Java development

Technical leadership

AI technologies

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

ARCA Consulting is working with a global, innovative technology business to recruit an experienced Software Architect to help design and deliver next-generation healthcare technology solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Architect to work at the forefront of AI, cloud architecture and healthcare technology, helping shape secure, scalable platforms that support critical healthcare services as the technical lead within a product development team.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience working within the healthcare technology sector – ESSENTIAL
• 8+ years' experience in software development and enterprise architecture
• Strong hands-on development experience with Python and/or Java
• Experience with cloud technologies, Kubernetes, Docker and APIs
• Knowledge of AI technologies, including agentic AI, LLMs or AI-driven solutions
• Ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on with development and architecture

The opportunity:

You'll take ownership of solution architecture, lead a small product development team to develop innovative AI-enabled healthcare solutions

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This role would suit applicants that have a deep background of designing and building solutons and have a real interest in emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

Applicants must be US residents and authorised to work in the US.

IMPORTANT: Previous experience delivering technology solutions within the healthcare sector is essential. Candidates without relevant healthcare industry experience will not be considered.