Application Solution Architect

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

The Application Solution Architect plays a key leadership role within Empower Pharmacy's Information Technology department by designing secure, scalable, and high-performance software architectures that support digital transformation across healthcare systems. This position works closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to architect enterprise-class web, mobile, and application programming interface (API) solutions while ensuring alignment with compliance standards and operational goals. By applying deep technical knowledge, innovation, and best practices, the Application Solution Architect supports Empower Pharmacy’s mission to deliver high-quality, reliable, and compliant software solutions.

• Designs and governs enterprise-scale application architectures that support scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions across web, mobile, and API platforms, aligning technology strategy with business goals.
• Establishes integration frameworks for Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Laboratory Information Management System, and third-party healthcare systems, ensuring seamless data exchange, high availability, and alignment with enterprise interoperability standards.
• Partners with engineering, Development and Operations, and infrastructure teams to define and uphold best practices in system delivery, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery methodologies, infrastructure automation, and system observability.
• Leads the development of architectural standards for APIs and event-driven services to promote system modularity, reusability, and performance across the enterprise ecosystem.
• Drives compliance with industry regulations including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Food and Drug Administration, and Good Automated Manufacturing Practice by embedding security architecture and identity management principles into the application landscape.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure as code (Terraform, Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudFormation), serverless computing, and healthcare-related compliance standards such as HIPAA and General Data Protection Regulation.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-driven analytics, enterprise search (e.g., Elasticsearch), and low-code/no-code automation tools is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, including 5 years in a solution architecture role designing cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations.
• Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and container orchestration platforms including Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (AWS CSA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Azure SA Expert), or equivalent industry-recognized certifications preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/