Architect, IT Data Architecture

Baxter • Deerfield, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Architect on Baxter’s IT Data Architecture team, you will design and build data services, pipelines, and application architecture that enable secure, scalable access to enterprise information. The role supports the continued evolution of Mosaic, an internal platform used across Baxter, by developing new capabilities, integrations, and technical solutions. You will work on modern architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise data solutions, and contribute enhancements and production features that create value for internal customers. This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, Illinois.

Baxter is a healthcare company guided by its Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. The organization describes a culture of courage, trust, collaboration, accountability, and meaningful impact. The position is eligible for a base salary estimated at $128,000–$176,000 and discretionary bonuses. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in endpoint development, data engineering, software engineering, or architecture, including designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications and services.
• At least 5 years of experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or a comparable cloud computing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Flask, gUnicorn, SQL, Neo4j, Unix/Linux, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with Docker, Redis, microservices, architectural patterns, and distributed application development.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, governance principles, and modern application architecture.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and changing priorities.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; Baxter cannot provide or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, UI/UX development, or equivalent technologies.
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field with 12 or more years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 15 or more years of experience.
• Experience with machine learning and predictive modeling.
• AWS certification.
• Architecture-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines, APIs, and endpoints that provide secure and scalable access to enterprise data.
• Develop and enhance Mosaic platform capabilities using Python, SQL, Neo4j, Unix, and modern software development practices.
• Design and implement microservices and architectural solutions to improve scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Build and maintain RESTful services for efficient data access and enterprise application support.
• Use Docker and containerization technologies to improve portability, deployment, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Incorporate data privacy, security, and governance requirements into application and architecture decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI tools, and machine learning capabilities to support continued platform innovation.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
• Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Flexible workplace policy with a required minimum number of onsite days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior