Integration Technical Architect (AWS/AI)

Vantive•Deerfield, IL

2d•$124,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantive is seeking an AWS Technical Architect with a strong integration background to design and deliver cloud solutions connecting clinical, operational, and commercial systems. Working within an established architecture team, the role contributes to solution design and hands-on delivery while developing toward senior architectural leadership. It sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, enterprise integration, and healthcare technology, supporting modernization of systems that contribute to patient care. The architect designs AWS-based integration workloads and patterns, contributes to architectural standards and documentation, and collaborates with senior architects and delivery teams. The role also supports hybrid integrations, infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices, and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and, where applicable, GxP. The position requires awareness of AI/ML and agentic AI concepts and how they may be incorporated into enterprise architectures. The workplace policy requires a minimum of three days per week onsite. The estimated base salary is $124,000–$170,000 annually, and the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Vantive describes comprehensive benefits for eligible roles, including health, insurance, retirement, leave, education, commuting, and childcare benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience building solutions on AWS.
Solid knowledge of AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, SQS/SNS, and EventBridge.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation.
Understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.
Working knowledge of networking concepts including VPC, security groups, and PrivateLink.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch and X-Ray.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing integration solutions.
Strong understanding of API-first design, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
Familiarity with event sourcing, pub/sub, saga, and request-reply integration patterns.
Experience integrating enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, clinical systems, or supply chain platforms.
Knowledge of data transformation, mapping, and protocol mediation.
Experience with middleware, iPaaS, or integration platforms.
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
Comfort working in agile delivery teams.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5–8+ years of total experience in software engineering or architecture roles.
AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification; Professional certification is a plus.
Good communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
Awareness of AI/ML concepts and their application to enterprise workflows.
Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML services, such as services for natural language processing, document extraction, or predictive analytics.
Interest in or exposure to generative AI, large language models, or AI-assisted automation.
Understanding of integrating AI capabilities into existing application architectures.
Awareness of responsible AI principles and data governance considerations.
Familiarity with agentic AI patterns and autonomous agents that plan, reason, and execute multi-step tasks.
Exposure to agent orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGen.
Understanding of AI tool-use patterns involving APIs, databases, or workflows.
Awareness of multi-agent architectures and coordination of specialized agents.
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.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or regulated industries.
Familiarity with HIPAA, GxP, or FDA software validation requirements.
Knowledge of containerization, including Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes.
Experience with data platforms or analytics pipelines.
Exposure to TOGAF or a similar enterprise architecture framework.
Experience working in global or multi-region environments.
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.

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 AWS services for specific use cases.
Support delivery teams with technical guidance, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
Participate in solution design for hybrid integration scenarios, including cloud-to-on-premise and SaaS-to-platform integrations.
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD pipeline design.
Ensure solutions meet healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and GxP where applicable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Aon Pooled Employer Plan (Aon PEP) and Vantive 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.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Childcare benefits.
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses.