Software Architect

Job Description:

• Set the architectural vision and milestones for teams building highly scalable Java and web-based applications.
• Lead adoption of AI-driven development practices, including AI-DLC and AI coding agents such as Claude Code.
• Define standards for reviewing, testing, and validating AI-generated code and design artifacts.
• Evaluate and architect solutions integrating LLMs into products and internal workflows.
• Evolve the enterprise architectural stack.
• Review and approve technical designs and support delivery against development standards.
• Participate in the complete Agile software development lifecycle from requirements through testing and deployment.
• Plan performance requirements, set targets, and troubleshoot production bottlenecks involving JVM, application server, and database performance.
• Develop and evolve unit testing, code review, build, and deployment practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and develop proofs of concept.
• Meet with clients and internal users to determine long-term system needs and requirements.
• Provide technical support and assist clients with technical implementation requirements and plans.
• Coach and mentor developers, testers, and product managers.
• Maintain the effectiveness and implementation of the MEDHOST Quality Management System and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform applicable QMS procedures and other duties required by the organization.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field.
• 4 years of development experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field and 6 years of development experience, with significant hands-on Java experience.
• Significant technical leadership experience and maturity.
• Hands-on experience applying the AI-Driven Development Life Cycle (AI-DLC) or similar AI-native development methodologies to production software.
• Working knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including prompt and context engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and integrating LLM APIs into applications.
• Experience using Claude Code or comparable AI coding agents in day-to-day development, including configuring project context and guiding agents through structured, reviewable workflows.
• Experience designing and implementing a highly available environment, as well as the nuances of a clustered solution.
• Experience designing and implementing infrastructure aspects (server, middleware, and network) of web-based applications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of database concepts including design, implementation, support, and performance optimization.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based systems.
• Experience with Java (JDK 17+), Spring Framework / Spring Boot, Tomcat, RHEL, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, DB2 on IBM i, SQL, IntelliJ IDEA, Maven or Gradle, and JUnit is advantageous.
• DB2 / AS/400 / Power Systems experience and understanding is a plus.
• Healthcare knowledge including FHIR, HL7, SNOMED, or Medi-Span is a plus.

Benefits:

• Plenty of opportunities to grow your career
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 personal days to recharge
• Employee stock ownership
• RRSP program
• 401k + matching
• A chance to give back through community involvement
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Casual work environment
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Opportunity to learn
• Award-winning culture