Introduction to AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare, the leading healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company in the United States, is seeking an exceptional Principal Platform Architect to join our team. As a pioneer in the healthcare industry, we have been providing innovative solutions for over three decades, and our commitment to excellence has earned us a spot on Forbes' Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women lists. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, passion, continuous improvement, trust, customer focus, and innovation, making us an ideal employer for talented professionals who share our values.
Job Summary
The Principal Platform Architect will play a crucial role in aligning technical strategies with our overall Product and Technology vision. This position requires a seasoned professional who can identify enterprise domains, define thresholds and tolerances of structures, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the scope of solutions that meet market needs, ensuring the delivery of high-impact products that provide significant customer value.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers, business, and engineering departments to translate business objectives into system requirements and outline a product-wide technology strategy that encompasses multiple systems and integration points.
- Provide technical advisory services from design, development, and devops for implementations with multiple integrations and software systems to engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
- Draft technical engineering plans, technical designs, and systems integration-related documents and deliverables.
- Facilitate estimate time frames, quality, and amount of resources required to efficiently implement technical projects.
- Work closely with the Product team to continuously relay feedback for development on platform capabilities and features, ensuring sustained customer success.
- Qualify, scope, and deliver new technical projects for expansion and upsells for existing customers.
- Ensure compliance with the solution architectural design and technology strategy.
- Educate, train, and provide guidance for best practices and standards to the engineering team.
- Explain technical issues and engineering solution approaches to stakeholders, executives, and other technical professionals.
- Review the concept of vendors and suppliers to ensure universal lowest total cost of ownership.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this role, you should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 5+ years of successful technical solutions design and architecture experience. Experience working in an Agile engineering environment and the ability to lead SCRUM rituals are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft OS, Cloud & Application ecosystems (Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, Snowflake, etc.), Microsoft Development tools (.Net, C#, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, etc.), and Power BI is required. A background in healthcare is preferred.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Customer-first mentality; ability to empathize and build customer dedication.
- Ability to optimally relate technical principles to non-technical audiences and articulating the business value of a given technical solution.
- Strong technical leadership and architecture skills, with the ability to design and implement scalable and secure solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At AMN Healthcare, we are committed to helping our employees achieve their most ambitious goals. As a Principal Platform Architect, you will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including full access to LinkedIn Learning courses, leadership development opportunities, and a culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation. Our company is dedicated to fostering a workplace of belonging, where all team members can be their authentic selves and contribute their unique perspectives and skills to drive success.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, passion, continuous improvement, trust, customer focus, and innovation. We believe in recognizing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. As a Principal Platform Architect, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that empower the future of healthcare.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $40-50 per hour. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401K with match, and 8 hours of annual paid volunteer time. We also offer free mental health services, free financial planning, and free legal counseling. Our company is committed to supporting the well-being and success of our employees, both personally and professionally.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced technical professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for the Principal Platform Architect position at AMN Healthcare. As a leader in the healthcare industry, we offer a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. With our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our focus on employee development and well-being, we believe that AMN Healthcare is an ideal employer for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional results. Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level!
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