Simplify Healthcare is looking for an Azure Solutions Architect with 12 to 18 years experience. Not just a "cloud generalist" but a Healthcare Integration Specialist. This individual must understand the delicate balance between rapid SaaS scaling and the rigid compliance (HIPAA/HITRUST) required when interfacing with major healthcare ecosystems.
As our Lead Azure Architect, you will be the primary architect for the Simplify Health Cloud™. You will be responsible for designing the infrastructure that allows our SaaS product to interface seamlessly with major healthcare ecosystems. Youwill bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and hands-on technical execution, ensuring our platform is scalable, secure, and cost-productive.
Key Responsibilities
- Healthcare Ecosystem Integration: Lead the architectural design forsecure data exchange and interoperability between our platform and majorhealthcare interfaces (using HL7, FHIR, or proprietary APIs).
- Full-Stack Azure Infrastructure:Design and manage a robust environment using Azure VMs, App Services, andFunction Apps.
- Serverless & Scalable Data:Architect modern, serverless workflows and manage Elastic Database pools tohandle fluctuating healthcare payer workloads.
- Cost Optimization: Implementrigorous Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) to monitor and reduce Azureconsumption costs without compromising performance.
- Cloud Security & Governance:Act as the guardian of our HIPAA/HITRUST compliance. Manage vulnerabilityassessments, identity (Entra ID), and "Zero Trust" networking.
- DevOps & Automation: Drive"Infrastructure as Code" (Terraform/Bicep) to ensure repeatable,audited deployments.
Technical Must-Haves
- Cloud Native Services: Expert-level knowledge of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Service Bus for event-driven architectures.
- Database Mastery: Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Elastic Pools and Cosmos DB for multi-tenant SaaS scaling.
- Security First: Proven experience with Azure Security Center (Defender for Cloud), Key Vault, and Private Link to ensure data never touches the public internet.
- Healthcare Standards: Familiarity with healthcare-specific integration patterns (claims processing, provider data, and benefits configuration).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years in cloud architecture, with at least 3years specifically in the Healthcare Payer/Provider space.
- Direct Integration Experience: Prior experience working with digital health or claims platforms in large healthcare ecosystems.
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).