Senior Software Architect

Location: Downtown Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: Tuesday-Thursday onsite ) Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 (this is a full-time, direct hire position with full benefits). About Us We are an industry-leading, high-growth healthcare software company modernizing the healthcare revenue cycle through innovative, cloud-based technology. About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions in our next-generation healthcare payment platform. This individual will be a strategic thinker and a hands-on technologist, capable of setting a bold technical vision while also mentoring teams and driving execution. The ideal candidate will have deep architecture experience in healthcare or fintech (both preferred), a strong foundation in cloud-native technologies (AWS or GCP), and familiarity with modern development stacks such as PHP, Node.js, and MySQL. Experience with GenAI is a plus. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect Scalable Solutions: Design and document secure, scalable software architecture for our healthcare payments platform, including APIs, data pipelines, and user-facing applications.Lead Technology Direction: Guide architectural decisions and priorities through a cross-functional architecture council and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams.Mentor & Set Standards: Establish engineering best practices and mentor development teams on system design, performance, and maintainability.Drive Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging technologies-including GenAI-aligned with long-term platform goals.Hands-On Contribution: Build proof-of-concepts and contribute to high-impact features to validate architectural direction.Integrations & Security: Oversee integrations with EHRs and external systems while ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance.Governance & Quality: Participate in architecture and code reviews to uphold standards and ensure high-quality delivery. Qualifications Required:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline8+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in an architecture leadership roleExperience in healthcare or fintech domains, with working knowledge of HL7, FHIR, HIPAA, etc. preferredStrong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP required)Open to candidates outside the traditional LAMP stack, but PHP, MySQL, and AWS/Google Cloud experience strongly preferredHands-on experience designing microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systemsProficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., PHP, Node.js, or similar)Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred:Direct experience with major EHR vendors (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)Exposure to generative AI, machine learning, or analytics platformsKnowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Terraform or CloudFormationFamiliarity with broader privacy frameworks (e.g., 21st Century Cures Act, GDPR) Why Join Us?Be part of a mission-driven company improving healthcare through technologyCollaborate with passionate, high-performing teamsArchitect solutions that impact millions of patients and providersEnjoy flexibility with a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday through Thursday)