Software Architect- Symphony Health

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Job Description Summary:

Symphony Health is a leading provider of data and analytics to the healthcare industry. Our clients rely on us to deliver accurate and timely insights to help them make informed decisions.  Symphony Health is seeking a Software Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is an experienced software architect with a passion for designing and building complex, high-performance systems. As a Software Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions that meet business needs and exceed customer expectations.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain software architecture for complex, enterprise-level systems.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and direction on technical design and implementation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, tools, and platforms.

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.

• Drive software design reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.

• Work with project management and development teams to estimate effort and prioritize work.

• Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide solutions.

• Prepares functional specifications for development teams.

• Plans, coordinates, and transitions finished projects to production operations and support.

• Evaluate and define necessary prototype alternatives to determine best approach for each solution.

• Provide technical problem resolution to complex issues.

• Contribute to ongoing process and methodology improvements.

• Work on cross functional teams to provide feedback and support the evolution of a software solution.

• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Iterative, Agile).

• Sound knowledge in various areas of technology. 

• Strong knowledge of best practices of custom developed software implementations.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to interact at multiple levels of the organization. 

• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong customer relationship management skills.

• Strong ability to translate client needs into technology solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

• 5 yrs relevant experience

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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