Technical Architect/Staff Software Engineer

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.Medica is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - technical leader who is an individual contributor who combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural thinking and hands‐on engineering excellence.This role is ideal for someone who:Is a system‐level thinker, deeply experienced in end‐to‐end architecture across distributed systems, APIs, integrations, data flows, and cloud platformsWrites high‐quality production-grade code in Python, Java, and other modern engineering stacksLeads technical direction through influence instead of formal authorityCan decompose complex problems, drive cross‐team initiatives, and elevate engineering standards across MedicaBalances architecture, coding, mentoring, and strategic thinkingYou will work closely with engineering leadership, product teams, cloud and security teams, and other architects to shape Medica's long-term technical direction. Performs other duties as assigned.Key AccountabilitiesArchitecture & System DesignLead design for complex, large‐scale systems-cross‐service architectures, integrations, and cloud-native solutionsDefine and document architectural patterns, including API design, microservices, event-driven systems, and system reliabilityEvaluate existing systems, identify opportunities for modernization, and lead technical execution from concept through deliveryEnsure that systems meet non‐functional requirements such as scalability, observability, resilience, and securityHands-On EngineeringWrite high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, and supporting technologiesLead complex debugging, performance tuning, and problem resolution effortsBuild prototypes, reference implementations, and proof‐of‐concepts to guide teamsConduct deep architectural and code reviews, raising quality across engineering teamsTechnical Leadership & InfluenceServe as a technical advisor and thought leader across projects, domains, and teamsMentor engineers at all levels; uplift engineering maturity across the organizationDrive adoption of engineering best practices including automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, and secure‐by‐design principlesBuild strong partnerships with product, operations, cloud, security, and data teamsCross‐Functional Strategy & Decision MakingTranslate Medica's business needs into scalable engineering solutionsProvide strategic input into roadmaps and long-term architecture plansRepresent engineering decisions clearly to senior leaders and non‐technical stakeholdersRequired Qualifications* Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in related field* 7 years of work experience beyond degreeSkills and AbilitiesDeep expertise in system design, distributed architecture, API design, microservices, and cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)Strong hands-on coding experience with Python and Java (plus experience with other modern languages or frameworks)Proven ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives without formal authorityExperience integrating modern platforms with legacy systems in scalable and sustainable waysStrong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical conceptsPreferred QualificationsExperience in healthcare, insurance, health tech, or other regulated environmentsFamiliarity with HIPAA, PHI, and secure system design principlesExperience with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, or domain‐driven designBackground in DevOps, containers/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), or infrastructure-as-codeExperience driving organization-wide technical transformations or replatforming effortsThis position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI.The full salary grade for this position is $113,400 - $194,400. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $113,400 - $170,100. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.