Software Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish the architectural vision and key milestones for teams developing highly scalable Java and web-based applications.

• Spearhead the adoption of AI-driven development methodologies, including AI-DLC and AI coding agents such as Claude Code.

• Set standards for the review, testing, and validation of AI-generated code and design artifacts.

• Assess and architect solutions that integrate large language models (LLMs) into products and internal workflows.

• Advance the enterprise architectural stack.

• Review and authorize technical designs while assisting teams in adhering to development standards.

• Engage in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile framework.

• Plan for performance requirements, establish targets, and address production bottlenecks.

• Enhance development practices, including unit testing, code review, building, and deployment.

• Investigate new technologies and create proofs of concept.

• Collaborate with clients and internal users to identify long-term system needs and requirements.

• Offer technical support and assist clients with implementation requirements and plans.

• Mentor and coach developers, testers, and product managers.

• Ensure the effectiveness and implementation of the MEDHOST Quality Management System while meeting relevant regulatory requirements.

• Execute applicable QMS procedures and undertake other duties as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related Engineering field.

• 4 years of development experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field and 6 years of development experience, with considerable hands-on Java expertise.

• Significant experience and maturity in technical leadership roles.

• Practical experience applying the AI-Driven Development Life Cycle (AI-DLC) or similar AI-native development methodologies to production software.

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), including prompt and context engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and integrating LLM APIs into applications.

• Experience utilizing Claude Code or comparable AI coding agents in daily development tasks, including configuring project context and guiding agents through structured, reviewable workflows.

• Background in designing and implementing a highly available environment, including the complexities of clustered solutions.

• Experience in designing and implementing infrastructure components (server, middleware, and network) for web-based applications.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with strong documentation abilities.

• In-depth understanding of database concepts, including design, implementation, support, and performance optimization.

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems.

• Experience with DB2 / AS/400 / Power Systems is advantageous.

• Knowledge of healthcare standards (FHIR, HL7, SNOMED, Medi-Span, etc.) is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Abundant opportunities for career advancement.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 personal days for relaxation.

• Employee stock ownership.

• RRSP program.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Opportunities to give back through community involvement.

• Flexible work arrangements to fit your lifestyle.

• Casual work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for learning and development.

• Award-winning workplace culture.