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# Technical Architect/Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** MEDICA
- **Location:** Minnetonka, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,400.0 - $194,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Service-Oriented Architecture, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Api Design, Software Coding, Domain Driven Design, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9001a5b6-68fc-4581-9ca0-71e7f7f5ccc8

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in related field
 * 7 years of work experience beyond degree

Skills and Abilities

 * Deep expertise in system design, distributed architecture, API design, microservices, and cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
 * Strong hands-on coding experience with Python and Java (plus experience with other modern languages or frameworks)
 * Proven ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives without formal authority
 * Experience integrating modern platforms with legacy systems in scalable and sustainable ways
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts, * Experience in healthcare, insurance, health tech, or other regulated environments
 * Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI, and secure system design principles
 * Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, or domain-driven design
 * Background in DevOps, containers/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), or infrastructure-as-code
 * Experience driving organization-wide technical transformations or replatforming efforts

## Description

* Is a system-level thinker, deeply experienced in end-to-end architecture across distributed systems, APIs, integrations, data flows, and cloud platforms
 * Writes high-quality production-grade code in Python, Java, and other modern engineering stacks
 * Leads technical direction through influence instead of formal authority
 * Can decompose complex problems, drive cross-team initiatives, and elevate engineering standards across Medica
 * Balances architecture, coding, mentoring, and strategic thinking

You will work closely with engineering leadership, product teams, cloud and security teams, and other architects to shape Medica's long-term technical direction. Performs other duties as assigned., * Architecture & System Design

 + Lead design for complex, large-scale systems-cross-service architectures, integrations, and cloud-native solutions
 + Define and document architectural patterns, including API design, microservices, event-driven systems, and system reliability
 + Evaluate existing systems, identify opportunities for modernization, and lead technical execution from concept through delivery
 + Ensure that systems meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, observability, resilience, and security

 * Hands-On Engineering
 + Write high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, and supporting technologies
 + Lead complex debugging, performance tuning, and problem resolution efforts
 + Build prototypes, reference implementations, and proof-of-concepts to guide teams
 + Conduct deep architectural and code reviews, raising quality across engineering teams

 * Technical Leadership & Influence
 + Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader across projects, domains, and teams
 + Mentor engineers at all levels; uplift engineering maturity across the organization
 + Drive adoption of engineering best practices including automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, and secure-by-design principles
 + Build strong partnerships with product, operations, cloud, security, and data teams

 * Cross-Functional Strategy & Decision Making
 + Translate Medica's business needs into scalable engineering solutions
 + Provide strategic input into roadmaps and long-term architecture plans
 + Represent engineering decisions clearly to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders


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