Application Architect

As an Application Architect, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing enterprise-scale applications that form the backbone of this platform. You’ll ensure scalability, security, and reliability while shaping data-heavy systems that combine modern application development with deep data engineering. This role is based in our Pittsburgh headquarters, with occasional travel to customer sites for collaboration and solution delivery.
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What You’ll Do
• Software Development & Testing
Design, develop, test, and modify software applications across all architectural layers. Apply structured programming practices, perform unit testing, and conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Systems Architecture & Design
Collaborate with enterprise and technical architects to design application architectures and define system integration approaches. Evaluate technical alternatives and ensure solutions align with established architecture principles and business requirements.
• Requirements Analysis
Work with product management and business stakeholders to analyze user needs and system requirements. Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
• Agile Collaboration & Quality Assurance
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, design reviews, and code reviews. Apply software engineering practices to ensure maintainable, reliable, and compliant software delivery.
• Technical Design & Modeling
Utilize object-oriented design principles, domain-driven design methods, and software architecture patterns to prepare detailed technical models and contribute to system design documentation.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer
Provide technical guidance and training to software engineers. Mentor team members in application development practices, architectural standards, and use of development tools.
• Documentation & Reporting
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and status reports, to support development, system maintenance, and compliance requirements.

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• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in application development.
• Backend Development: Proficiency in one or more ecosystems (C#/.NET, Java, or Python), with experience in API development, microservices, and relational or NoSQL databases.
• Frontend Development: Proficiency in one or more of: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Architecture: Experience with distributed systems, cloud-native design patterns, and event-driven or service-oriented architectures.
• Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile project tools.

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong data foundation, including data modeling, integration, and analytics.
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) and enterprise SaaS environments.
• Experience mentoring development teams and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.