Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve the reference architecture for the enterprise patient services platform, including Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, orchestration, agentic services, integrations, data platforms, and .NET/Azure services
Define architectural boundaries and design principles governing data, workflow, business logic, user experience, automation, and system ownership across the platform
Establish and govern architecture standards, reusable patterns, and "golden paths" that enable consistent implementation and adoption across programs
Design and maintain a scalable multi-tenant, multi-program architecture that supports rapid onboarding through configuration and reusable capabilities rather than custom engineering
Serve as the architectural owner for Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, including data and case models, security, environment strategy, extensibility, integrations, deployment architecture, and platform scalability
Ensure adherence to a shared patient and case model, preserving platform consistency and preventing program-specific architectural divergence
Define and govern integration architecture, including system ownership, canonical data contracts, event-driven patterns, and data synchronization strategies
Lead architecture for healthcare connectivity solutions, including payer, specialty pharmacy, claims, eligibility, clinical data exchange, e-prescribing, and hub integrations
Design and govern secure handling of regulated healthcare data, including access controls, encryption, auditability, data retention, and HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance requirements
Drive the architecture and scalability of agentic AI and automation capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, observable, and compliant workflows that support production patient services
Establish evaluation, testing, and governance frameworks for AI-enabled solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and production readiness
Provide architectural leadership across the .NET and Azure ecosystem, including APIs, integrations, messaging, compute, data, identity, and observability services
Guide platform consolidation, modernization, and migration initiatives, balancing innovation with operational stability and long-term maintainability
Govern architecture delivered by third-party partners, reviewing solution designs and implementations to ensure alignment with platform standards and strategic objectives.
Define and monitor non-functional requirements, including availability, performance, resilience, recovery objectives, capacity planning, and cloud cost optimization
Review designs and code, mentor engineers, lead technical proofs of concept, and provide guidance on complex production and platform challenges
Produce and maintain clear architectural documentation, reference designs, and technical guidance that enable successful adoption and long-term platform sustainability
architecture, governor limits and scale, release and deployment architecture, managed packages and AppExchange, integration boundaries and the extensibility strategy
Utilize Valeris’ values as the driving force behind the team’s success
On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures
Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency
Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years serving as an Architect in complex, enterprise-scale environments
6+ years architecting enterprise Salesforce solutions, including ownership of large-scale data models and platform architecture
Proven experience owning and governing enterprise platform architectures comprised of multiple technology domains, with responsibility for defining capabilities, system boundaries, and long-term architectural direction
Deep Salesforce architecture expertise, including data modeling, security, custom development, platform scalability, environment strategy, and release management
Experience architecting Salesforce as a system of record within a broader enterprise platform ecosystem
Experience designing and governing multi-tenant or multi-program platforms using shared services and configurable solutions
Strong enterprise integration architecture experience, including APIs, event-driven patterns, canonical data models, and data synchronization strategies
Experience architecting secure, compliant platforms that manage regulated or sensitive data.
Working knowledge of .NET and Azure architecture, including the ability to review designs and define platform boundaries
Experience governing architecture in partner-led or outsourced delivery environments
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and applying them to improve engineering practices and delivery outcomes
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
Why Work for Valeris?
We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:
Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
