Principal Architect - Patient Portal

About This Role

This Principal Architect will define the technical vision and architectural strategy for patient-facing digital solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and security. They will guide development teams, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance patient experience within HCA Healthcare's Digital Patient Experience organization.

Responsibilities

• Define the architectural vision for patient-facing digital solutions that enhance healthcare interactions and satisfaction
• Guide the development of system architecture and integration strategies that support scalability, performance, and security
• Oversee the creation of design specifications and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards
• Provide strategic technical direction and mentorship to development teams across the software lifecycle
• Champion best practices in architecture, design, and development across cross-functional teams
• Ensure architectural compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations by embedding security requirements into solution designs
• Advise on security frameworks, access controls, and data protection strategies to safeguard patient information
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into architectural requirements and solution strategies
• Lead the design and execution of proof-of-concept and proof-of-technology efforts to validate architectural decisions
• Proactively engage with enterprise teams to anticipate upstream changes and translate cross-functional technical requirements into actionable guidance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative architectural approaches to improve patient experience and outcomes

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Software Development
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role with a track record of delivering complex solutions
• Proficient in applying software design patterns and development methodologies
• Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
• Experienced with data lakes, relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiar with cloud platforms including Azure, GCP, and AWS
• Experienced in building scalable systems using microservices and containers
• Proficient in secure design principles and security architecture
• Experienced in strategic planning and technology roadmap development
• Proficient in visual collaboration and design tools (e.g., FigJam, Visio.)
• Experienced in using LLMs (e.g., Claude Sonnet, Copilot) for AI-driven design & development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field
• 7 or more years of experience in Software Development, with 3 or more years in Solution/Software Architecture preferred.

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of experience in Solution/Software Architecture
• Familiar with healthcare, privacy, and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
• Familiar with healthcare interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR)
• Experienced in developing patient-facing platforms including portals and telehealth
• Experienced with Sitecore or other content management systems
• Proficient in modern frontend frameworks and headless architecture

Skills

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Benefits

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