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# Applications Architect

- **Company:** Penn Medicine
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Suite, Computer Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-applications-architect-philadelphia-pa--519ec2b3-14ed-41c9-844a-85925e81cf90

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Arts or Science preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or allied disciplines (Required)
 * And 7+ years working directly with the application suite on technical/workflow build, maintenance and project related tasks. (Required)
 * 5+ years' experience in software architecture. (Required)
 * 5+ years leading technical application projects ranging from simple to complex. (Required)
 * Core application proficiency across multiple areas. (Required)

## Description

Provides leadership in developing the product integration strategy, overall suite architecture and design, best in class user experience, availability and scalability. Provides a balanced perspective of technical, architectural and business considerations while being a catalyst for transformation and future-proofing the architecture. Drives recommendations for technology adoption from a total-enterprise perspective.

This role is to support AI initiatives in EPIC

Responsibilities:

 * Manages the application development life cycle including definition and documentation of project scope and implementation plans.
 * Mentors product architects across the suite and implements a decision making and architecture governance process.
 * Ensures appropriate resources are identified for all project activities including design, development and testing. Evaluates and identifies appropriate technology platforms for delivering the organization's services.
 * Drives adoption of integration patterns and technologies, considering application, data and business integration. Identifies technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of the business. Leads solution design, builds consensus and executes the recommended solutions.
 * Recommends appropriate and proactive courses of action to analysts and management on technical and infrastructure issues.


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