(SR) Director - Product Application Arch - REMOTE
Senior) Director - Product Application Architecture (Healthcare / Regulated SaaS)WHO WE ARE :At HHS Tech Group (HTG), our work matters, and each of us makes a difference in the lives of people every day.HTG is a leader in the development and delivery of innovative, purpose-built modular software and technology solutions to clients in the commercial and government sectors.WHAT WE DO :HHS Tech Group creates innovative, purpose-built technology products and solutions, resulting in value and positive, quantifiable impact for our clients and the people they serve.Our people bring our software to life through collaborative relationships with our clients, working as a team, helping to solve complex problems that create positive personal and community impact for the people our clients serve.Each day, our software products and our people are making a difference.OUR PEOPLE MATTER MOST :Improving the lives of others and making an impact daily is no simple task.We are dedicated to our team's professional and personal growth and well-being.Some key rewards and benefits include :Generously sponsored Medical InsuranceFully paid premiums on dental, vision, life and disability insurance.Generous 401k matching programFlexible PTO policyJoin us!WHO WE ARE HIRING :Senior) Director - Product Application Architecture (Healthcare / Regulated SaaS)WHAT YOU WILL DO :Senior) Director of Product ApplicationArchitecture will define and evolve the technical architecture of world-class, cloud-centric healthcare products.This role blends deep architectural expertise, product thinking, and people leadership.The ideal candidate is a builder and teacher - someone who can think out-of-the-box, design modular, extensible platforms, and actively mentor and elevate other architects, while remaining close to real product and delivery challenges.This role leads Application & Product Architects (direct & matrix).Responsibilities :Product Application Architecture (Hands-On)Serve as lead product application architect for core healthcare platformsDesign cloud-native, scalable, and resilient architectures aligned with product roadmapsDefine application patterns that support modularity, reuse, and rapid integrationBalance short-term delivery needs with long-term platform evolutionStay hands-on through design reviews, reference implementations, and technical spikesCloud-Centric & Data ArchitectureLead architecture for cloud-first solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Design and govern data virtualization and data access patterns across heterogeneous systemsEnable real-time and near-real-time data integration without unnecessary data duplicationEnsure architectures support analytics, interoperability, and operational scalabilityPromote secure, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud architecturesModular & Open Platform DesignChampion API-first, event-driven, and integration-ready architecturesDesign products that are open to third-party integrations and ecosystem growthEstablish standards for service boundaries, contracts, and versioningEnable product teams to innovate independently while remaining aligned to a shared platform visionInnovation & Out-of-the-Box ThinkingChallenge traditional approaches to healthcare product designIdentify opportunities to simplify complex workflows through architectureExplore new architectural patterns, tools, and frameworks that accelerate product innovationTranslate emerging technologies into practical, production-ready solutionsArchitecture Leadership & Team BuildingBuild, mentor, and grow a high-performing community of product and application architectsFoster a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and technical excellenceEstablish architecture forums, guilds, and design review practicesPartner with Engineering, Product Management, Security, and Infrastructure teamsInfluence architectural decisions across multiple product teams without becoming a bottleneckGovernance, Quality & ComplianceEnsure architectural designs meet security, privacy, and regulatory requirementsDefine and enforce architectural standards while enabling flexibilityPromote high-quality documentation and decision traceabilitySupport audit readiness and operational resilienceRequired Qualifications15years of experience in application or product architecture5years in a Director / Senior technical leadership roleStrong hands-on experience designing cloud-native enterprise productsDeep knowledge of data virtualization, integration, and distributed data accessProven experience building modular, extensible, integration-ready platformsExperience mentoring and leading architect communities or centers of excellenceStrong communication skills across technical and executive audiencesPreferred QualificationsHealthcare or other highly regulated industry experienceExperience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and API platformsFamiliarity with interoperability standards and ecosystem integrationsExperience influencing architecture across multiple agile product teamsBackground in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practicesLeadership AttributesHands-on, pragmatic, and outcome-orientedCurious, innovative, and willing to challenge legacy thinkingCollaborative leader who teaches and elevates othersComfortable navigating ambiguity and complex product ecosystemsStrong product mindset with architectural depthWhat Success Looks LikeA cohesive, scalable product architecture aligned to business outcomesFaster product innovation through modular and open designStrong architectural alignment across product teamsA thriving architecture community that shares knowledge and best practicesReduced complexity, improved reliability, and easier integrationsEducation and CertificationBachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldOne or more advanced Agile or Product Management certification (e.g., CSPO, PSPO, SAFe, PMI-ACP) preferredApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.We are not able to offer sponsorship or transfer of an employment visa.. Experience: 12 years required