Senior Software Architect

Softwriters•Pittsburgh, PA

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

SoftWriters develops innovative IT solutions that empower long-term care (LTC) pharmacies to deliver life-saving medications more efficiently and accurately. As a voted top workplace in Pittsburgh, we combine meaningful work with a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact patient care. We're seeking a Senior Software Architect to join our growing team and help shape the future of healthcare technology. In this role, you’ll lead the modernization and expansion of our product portfolio, driving architectural strategy and technical excellence across our suite of products.

Requirements

MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
15 years of software development experience including at least 5 years of Architect experience.
Experience designing systems independently (upgrade or greenfield)
Proven leadership in enterprise system re-platforming
Strong software application design and development skills
Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
Experience with secure coding practices and industry standards
Familiarity with SOLID principles, IOC/DI, ORM, and unit testing
Experience with multi-threading and concurrency
Relational database design experience (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
Source control experience (Git, TFS, SVN)
Strong customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

Experience resolving software and workflow challenges creatively
Microsoft tech stack experience: .NET Framework / .NET Core (C#), WPF, MVVM, Entity Framework, SQL Server
Web/mobile development experience: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, React Native, REST APIs, Electron, Native iOS/Android, CSS, SASS, LESS
CI pipeline setup and management
Database performance tuning
Cloud technologies
Familiarity with HIPAA data requirements
Understanding of governance and security frameworks

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other architects to ensure consistent technical direction across products
Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions
Set architectural direction in partnership with senior leadership
Guide build/buy/partner decisions and evaluate emerging technologies
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams
Develop proofs of concept and provide estimates for new initiatives
Champion secure coding practices and architectural standards
Continuously improve personal and team capabilities through learning and feedback
Engage, educate, and collaborate with teammates daily