Principal Application Architect

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

As we execute on our vision of transforming health in the communities we serve, we are looking for an experienced Application Architect to join our rapidly growing Digital Software Engineering team. As a Principal Application Architect, you will help deliver our digital strategy and lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions which will transform consumer and patient experiences. You will be laser focused on designing high-performing, scalable, and secure solutions which will enable our ministry to rapidly respond to changing consumer and market conditions. If you are a natural leader with a passion for technology and optimizing patient’s digital experience, then this could be the career you have been looking for!

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.  
• Other Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proven capability commensurate with that typically demonstrated by degree attainment may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Proven success designing/building/deploying applications along the full software development life cycle using CI/CD and agile delivery methodologies.
  • Identifies, influences, and implements product and process enhancements which deliver continuous improvement at the product portfolio and department level.
  • Proven ability to serve as a technical lead at the department level, and address application issues referred by less senior team members.
  • Proven capability to lead and manage technical implementations at the enterprise level.
  • Proven success and strong expertise in influencing software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies at the department and organizational level.
  • Proven success in navigating ambiguous and highly complex challenges, and leading others to do the same.
  • Proficiency in defining design patterns and leading implementation across diverse technical platforms such as mobile, AI, cloud, and event-driven systems.
  • Extensive experience designing cloud native applications and services; preferably Azure, Azure API Management, Event Hub, Event Grid, and Azure functions.
  • Advanced knowledge of security and identity management solutions such as SAML, OAuth, certificates, and encryption,
  • Preferred experience working in the healthcare industry.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.