Principal Software Architect

Job Description SummaryAs a Principal Software Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing scalable, robust cloud solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include architecting cloud-based systems that meet both current and future business needs, guiding the adoption of cloud technologies, and mentoring teams on best practices in cloud architecture and microservices. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud platforms and microservices to drive innovation, optimize performance, and ensure the scalability and reliability of our solutions.
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Job Description

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance cloud-based architectures that meet business requirements.

• Lead the adoption and integration of cloud technologies and microservices within development teams.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and driving technical excellence.

• Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with industry standards and best practices.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance our cloud infrastructure and development processes.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Leads and coordinates the domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction.

• Supports, develops, and communicates domain-wide policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

• Reviews and approves recommendations and exceptions to architectural standards at a domain level.

• Leads the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities, provides recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment.

• Identifies the tools and components used within the domain based on the enterprise toolset and can define exceptions as warranted.

• Ensures the conceptual completeness of the technical solution.

• Works closely with project management to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.

• Recommends allocation of budget to meet architectural initiatives critical to business/mission success. Develops the business case for approval.

• Meets with project management and software development leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements.

• Define the skills, competencies in the skills and talents for architecture team members.

• Challenges conventional thinking and traditional ways of operating and invites stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities. Helps others overcome resistance to change.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with a minimum of 12 + years of experience

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable cloud solutions using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Excellent understanding of cloud-native design patterns and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

• Ability to consult customer on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions at an enterprise level

• Ability to Analyze, design, and develop a software solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business.

• Experience sustaining operational stability through various life cycle phases (planning, implementation, steady state, de-commissioning); Ability to provision and budget via capital and operating.

• Able to lead early stage customer interactions; Guide customers as they develop confidence and comfort with approaches, and integrate with their legacy tech investments.

Business Acumen:

• Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding people's roles, can foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally teammates.

• Understand how internal and/or external business model works and facilitate active customer engagement

• Able to articulate the value of what is most important to the business/customer to achieve outcomes

• Able to produce functional area information in sufficient detail for cross-functional teams to utilize, using presentation and storytelling concepts.

• Possess extensive knowledge of full solution catalog within a business unit and proficiency in discussing each area at an advanced level.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of internal organization

• Foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources, rally teammates.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams, including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.

• Demonstrated Change Management /Acceleration capabilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels

• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills

• Ability to influence and build consensus with global teams and leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams in cloud technologies and microservices.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with cross-functional teams.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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