Associate Architect

HEALTHSTREAM INC•Nashville, TN

21d•$116,265 - $141,857•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthStream is seeking an Associate Architect to join our OneApp Core team, which builds the OneApp foundation, a microfrontend platform (via Module Federation) that unifies capabilities across HealthStream's product portfolio. In this role, you will mentor others on solution design and architectural patterns, contribute to technical strategy conversations, and help review and approve the technical aspects of solution designs across the OneApp platform. You'll work hands-on with React, Node.js, and microfrontend architecture, partner with engineering and product teams to ensure new work aligns with our overall technical strategy, champion the effective use of AI productivity tooling, and act as a trusted technical voice across multiple teams, balancing hands-on architectural rigor with clear, audience-appropriate communication.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any discipline), or closely related field of study is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in the job offered as a Senior Developer, Consultant, Senior Software Engineer, or closely related occupation.
Demonstrated experience with React and Node.js in production environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of microfrontend architecture (e.g., Module Federation) and service/UI composition patterns.
Demonstrated knowledge of DevOps best practices including CI/CD and associated development.
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud technologies.
Strong hands-on proficiency in React and Node.js, with the ability to guide teams on architectural best practices for both.
Deep understanding of microfrontend architecture and experience designing or scaling a shared microfrontend platform (Module Federation or similar).
Possess a solid grasp of functionality within business segment and cursory knowledge of all products outside of business segment.
Able to balance multiple concurrent projects while delegating tasks at an appropriate level.
With minimal guidance, apply critical thinking skills to drive architecture and solutions.
Able to effectively communicate with those outside of the immediate team to collaborate and coordinate on common concerns.
Actively breaks down silos and fosters a team spirit by referencing successes and failures in collective terms rather than by individual, function, or role.
Able to think through options when faced with challenges that need guidance and present those options to leadership with related pros and cons.
Exhibit appropriate attention to time management, professional conduct, and adherence to corporate policies.

Responsibilities

Adhering to all HealthStream security policies, procedures, and assigned training.
Mentoring others on solution design and employing architectural patterns.
Contributing to technical strategy conversations.
Working with necessary groups to develop patterns utilized by project teams for solution development that fit with our overall technical strategy.
Reviewing and approving the technical aspects of solution designs for one or more groups within a solution lane, considering: Operational costs (both one-time and ongoing maintenance), Use of existing patterns, Performance, Testability, Maintenance plans, Internal and external documentation, Implementation concerns, Security.
Ensuring that any technical shared services groups that need to sign off on solution design have been engaged at the appropriate time and understand the design completely.
Championing the use of AI productivity tooling and providing leadership on the effective use of these tools within scope of influence.
Proactively determining operational issues and identifying gaps in monitoring to ensure customer delight.
Consulting with teams on implementation complexities as they relate to other teams' existing or known future work.
Translating technical details of project work to audiences in a way that is appropriate and relatable to that audience.
Influencing project work of multiple teams to ensure alignment with technical strategy.
Championing technologies that will improve our ability to deliver products aligned with our vision and mission.