Solution Architect (Software)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Define and own the overall backend architecture for the digital health platform, aligned with business needs, scalability, and security best practices
• ▹Design and guide the development of robust and scalable APIs, data pipelines, and backend services using PHP, Rust, Python, and TypeScript
• ▹Lead the selection and integration of appropriate technologies, tools, and architectural patterns to optimize performance, maintainability, and cost-efficiency
• ▹Define and enforce architectural principles, coding standards, and best practices across backend development teams
• ▹Design secure and scalable infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
• ▹Collaborate with DevOps engineers to establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging solutions
• ▹Define data models and database architectures (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis) meeting the performance, security, and compliance requirements of SaMD products
• ▹Ensure robust data protection measures aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and other relevant regulations
• ▹Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backend engineering teams
• ▹Evaluate new technologies and architectural trends and recommend their adoption
• ▹Participate in the technical design and review of critical system components and integrations
• ▹Collaborate with security teams to design and implement security measures throughout the backend architecture
• ▹Contribute to the technical documentation of the backend architecture and key design decisions

Requirements

• ▹7+ years of backend development experience, with a significant portion in architect roles within cloud-native environments
• ▹Deep expertise in designing and implementing scalable and resilient microservices architectures
• ▹Strong proficiency in multiple backend programming languages (e.g., PHP, Rust, Python) and related frameworks
• ▹Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their core services
• ▹Proven experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
• ▹Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles
• ▹Strong knowledge of API design principles (RESTful, GraphQL) and integration patterns
• ▹Expertise in security best practices for backend systems and cloud infrastructure
• ▹Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• ▹Experience working in a regulated industry

Soft skills

About the company

Newel Health is a digital health company building cloud-native backend systems for its digital therapeutics products.