Software Architect

Fusion Health is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join our Application Development team and help shape the technical direction of our core systems. In this role, you will work on meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission to deliver technology solutions for underserved, movement‑restricted populations. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, inclusive team environment, communicates clearly, and takes pride in building software that truly matters. We offer competitive compensation, significant opportunities for growth and learning, and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). In addition, we support work‑life balance with perks such as a Work From Anywhere program (up to 100 days/year), 20 PTO days to start (plus one extra day per year of service up to 30), business‑casual dress, minimal red tape, and accessible leadership. What You'll Do Define and drive the architectural vision for core systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long‑term maintainability Lead the design and evolution of complex, distributed systems across the full stack (application, data, infrastructure) Identify system‑level gaps or inefficiencies and introduce architectural improvements that elevate performance, quality, and developer velocity across teams Influence without direct authority, building alignment across teams and bringing others along through change Partner with engineering, product, and leadership to align technical strategy with business goals and long‑term roadmaps Guide teams through high impact technical tradeoffs across performance, scalability, cost, and complexity Lead cross‑team initiatives such as platform modernization, cloud migration or system re‑architecture initiatives Establish and promote best practices, standards, and patterns that scale across teams and domains Mentor senior and staff engineers, helping raise the overall technical bar and architectural thinking across the organization Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and approaches that drive meaningful improvements at the organizational level Who You Are 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership at staff level or above Proven experience designing and scaling complex, distributed systems across multiple teams or products Deep expertise in system design, architecture patterns, and modern engineering best practices Strong experience with backend systems, APIs, and data modeling Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns Proficiency in modern development stacks, including C#/.NET and frontend frameworks such as Angular Experience working relational databases such as SQL Server or Postgres Strong ability to evaluate and communicate tradeoffs across scalability, performance, cost and maintainability Strong track record of influencing technical direction and driving alignment across teams Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders This is an on‑site (hybrid), full‑time, salaried position. Our normal hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This position description is not intended to be exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as they arise. It is not expected that applicants have any familiarity with Fusion’s proprietary applications, Healthcare software, or Corrections/Public Health business processes. Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate related experience and transferable skills that will work well with the Fusion team. At this time, this position is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Compensation Salary Range: $180,000 – $200,000. At Fusion, our salary ranges are designed to be competitive within our size and industry. Compensation is just one component of a comprehensive total rewards package that also includes benefits, flexibility, and growth opportunities. Individual pay decisions are informed by several factors, including location, experience, qualifications, skillset, and internal equity across the organization. While we expect most offers to fall within the stated range, each compensation decision is made thoughtfully, with consideration for both the candidate’s unique profile and our commitment to pay parity. Fusion is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr