Principal Solution Architect – AI & Automation

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of cross-functional technology programs across our healthcare business operations. This role will be central in shaping the architecture of cutting-edge solutions by working closely with internal stakeholders, the technical community, and third-party software vendors. The successful candidate will be hands-on, capable of developing prototypes and proof-of-concepts, while also providing strategic architectural guidance that drives innovation in agentic AI platforms, multi-agent systems, and enterprise automation.

Your role:

• Solution Architecture Leadership
• Define and own the architecture for AI, automation, and enterprise-scale solutions across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with product teams, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to align architecture with strategic goals.
• Hands-On Prototyping & POCs
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate emerging technologies.
• Develop prototypes, write code, and demonstrate solution feasibility.
• Vendor & Technology Evaluation
• Conduct white-spotting exercises to identify unmet business needs and opportunities for innovation.
• Perform technical due diligence of third-party vendor solutions, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enterprise standards.
• Agentic AI Platform Development
• Architect and build a scalable agentic AI platform to enable creation, orchestration, and governance of multiple intelligent agents.
• Define best practices for agentic architectures, integrating automation, reasoning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Governance & Best Practices
• Establish architectural guidelines, reference models, and reusable frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and technical leads.

You're the right fit if:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in software architecture or solution architecture roles, with significant experience in healthcare or regulated industries.
• Strong background in AI, automation, multi-agent systems, and enterprise integration.
• Proven track record in leading POCs, prototypes, and large-scale solution design.

Skills:

• Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C#, or similar).
• Strong experience in evaluating vendor technologies, including due diligence and integration strategies.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare (HIPAA, GDPR, ISO).
• Leadership: Ability to influence across technical and business teams, drive alignment, and communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape next-generation agentic AI platforms driving innovation in healthcare operations.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care through technology.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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How we work together
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