Technical Lead / Solution Architect (Healthcare Platform) ID68730
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WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Technical Architect / Solutions Architect to lead modernization of a large-scale healthcare platform supporting primary care programs across Africa. You will design and evolve distributed backend systems built in C#/.NET on Azure with SQL Server/PostgreSQL. The role focuses on HL7/FHIR interoperability, offline-first workflows, and scalable, secure architecture.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own architecture and technical direction for a large-scale healthcare platform across Africa;
- Lead modernization and redesign of backend systems using C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server/PostgreSQL, and distributed architectures;
- Drive HL7/FHIR integrations with national health systems, labs, and third-party platforms;
- Set coding standards, guide performance optimization, and mentor engineers through reviews and day-to-day leadership;
- Collaborate with CTO, product, clinical, data, and DevOps teams on roadmap and technology decisions;
- Build offline-first workflows and sync solutions for low-connectivity environments;
- Improve platform reliability, scalability, and security as the business expands across multiple countries;
- Resolve incidents and technical issues in mission-critical systems requiring rapid response;
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies, architectural patterns, and AI/data capabilities as appropriate;
- Contribute hands-on to complex design and implementation work when needed.
MUST HAVES
- 8+ years software engineering experience;
- 3+ years Technical Lead / Architect experience;
- C#;
- .NET Framework;
- .NET Core / .NET 6+;
- SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL;
- REST APIs;
- Distributed systems;
- Azure;
- EMR / EHR experience;
- HL7 and/or FHIR;
- Healthcare interoperability;
- Architecture ownership;
- Mentoring engineers;
- Code reviews;
- Technical roadmap participation;
- Strong stakeholder communication;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- OpenMRS;
- National healthcare integrations;
- Offline-first systems;
- Docker/Kubernetes;
- Data platforms / analytics;
- AI in healthcare;
- Public health systems;
- Africa healthcare programs;
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines;
- Experience supporting large-scale distributed healthcare deployments.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Technical Architect / Solutions Architect to lead modernization of a large-scale healthcare platform supporting primary care programs across Africa. You will design and evolve distributed backend systems built in C#/.NET on Azure with SQL Server/PostgreSQL. The role focuses on HL7/FHIR interoperability, offline-first workflows, and scalable, secure architecture.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own architecture and technical direction for a large-scale healthcare platform across Africa;
- Lead modernization and redesign of backend systems using C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server/PostgreSQL, and distributed architectures;
- Drive HL7/FHIR integrations with national health systems, labs, and third-party platforms;
- Set coding standards, guide performance optimization, and mentor engineers through reviews and day-to-day leadership;
- Collaborate with CTO, product, clinical, data, and DevOps teams on roadmap and technology decisions;
- Build offline-first workflows and sync solutions for low-connectivity environments;
- Improve platform reliability, scalability, and security as the business expands across multiple countries;
- Resolve incidents and technical issues in mission-critical systems requiring rapid response;
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies, architectural patterns, and AI/data capabilities as appropriate;
- Contribute hands-on to complex design and implementation work when needed.
MUST HAVES
- 8+ years software engineering experience;
- 3+ years Technical Lead / Architect experience;
- C#;
- .NET Framework;
- .NET Core / .NET 6+;
- SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL;
- REST APIs;
- Distributed systems;
- Azure;
- EMR / EHR experience;
- HL7 and/or FHIR;
- Healthcare interoperability;
- Architecture ownership;
- Mentoring engineers;
- Code reviews;
- Technical roadmap participation;
- Strong stakeholder communication;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- OpenMRS;
- National healthcare integrations;
- Offline-first systems;
- Docker/Kubernetes;
- Data platforms / analytics;
- AI in healthcare;
- Public health systems;
- Africa healthcare programs;
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines;
- Experience supporting large-scale distributed healthcare deployments.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.