Integration Technical Architect (AWS/AI)

Vantive US Healthcare USA•Deerfield, IL

4d•$124,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an AWS Technical Architect with a strong integration background to design and deliver cloud solutions that connect our clinical, operational, and commercial systems. You will work within an established architecture team, contributing to solution design and hands-on delivery while growing toward senior architectural leadership. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, enterprise integration, and healthcare technology — helping Vantive modernize how we connect systems that ultimately support patient care.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience building solutions on AWS
Solid knowledge of core AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, SQS/SNS, EventBridge
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation)
Understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
Working knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, security groups, PrivateLink)
Experience with monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, X-Ray)
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing integration solutions
Strong understanding of API-first design, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns
Familiarity with integration patterns: event sourcing, pub/sub, saga, request-reply
Experience integrating enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, clinical systems, or supply chain platforms)
Knowledge of data transformation, mapping, and protocol mediation
Experience with middleware, iPaaS, or integration platforms
General Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5–8+ years total experience in software engineering or architecture roles
AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (Professional certification is a plus)
Good communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences

Nice To Haves

Awareness of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) is a plus
Awareness of AI/ML concepts and how they apply to enterprise workflows
Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML services (any provider) such as natural language processing, document extraction, or predictive analytics
Interest in or exposure to generative AI, large language models, or AI-assisted automation
Understanding of how AI capabilities can be integrated into existing application architectures
Awareness of responsible AI principles and data governance considerations
Familiarity with agentic AI patterns — autonomous agents that plan, reason, and execute multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention
Exposure to agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar)
Understanding of tool-use patterns where AI agents invoke APIs, query databases, or trigger workflows autonomously
Awareness of multi-agent architectures — coordinating specialized agents for complex business processes
Interest in applying agentic AI to enterprise use cases such as intelligent document processing, automated decision support, or self-healing integrations
Understanding of human-in-the-loop patterns, guardrails, and safety mechanisms for autonomous AI systems
Awareness of memory and context management strategies for long-running agent interactions
Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or regulated industries
Familiarity with HIPAA, GxP, or FDA software validation requirements
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
Experience with data platforms or analytics pipelines
TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture framework exposure
Experience working in global or multi-region environments

Responsibilities

Design and implement AWS-based architectures for integration workloads connecting clinical, supply chain, and enterprise systems
Develop integration patterns including API design, event-driven messaging, and data synchronization across Vantive's application landscape
Contribute to architectural standards, design patterns, and technical documentation
Collaborate with senior architects to translate business and clinical requirements into technical solutions
Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services for specific use cases
Support delivery teams with technical guidance, design reviews, and troubleshooting
Participate in solution design for hybrid integration scenarios (cloud-to-on-premise, SaaS-to-platform)
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD pipeline design
Ensure solutions meet healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements (HIPAA, GxP where applicable)

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan
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
the Employee Discount Program
the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits