Senior Software Architect

Senior Software Architect – SoftWriters

Empower LTC Pharmacies.

Save Lives.

Build the Future of Healthcare Technology.

About SoftWriters

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Location: Hybrid – Pittsburgh, PA (Core office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Reports to: VP, Software Engineering

What You'll Do


* 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

What We're Looking For

Required:


* 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

Preferred:


* 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

Why You'll Love Working Here

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