Enterprise Solution Architect | Hybrid | Contract to Hire/W2 Only!

Locations Considered: Raleigh-Durham, NC (Preferred); Raritan, NJ; Burlington, NC; Tampa, FL; Birmingham, AL; Dublin, OH; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA.

*There are no Corp-to-Corp options or Visa Sponsorship available for this position*

Optomi, in partnership with a global market leader in the healthcare and life sciences sector, is seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect for a hybrid position out of their offices listed above. This candidate will support the company’s dynamic and growing enterprise architecture function, with a focus on M&A (mergers and acquisitors) initiatives. This individual will work closely with senior leaders to develop architectural integration strategies, rationalize systems, and ensure seamless transitions during acquisition activity. This is a high-impact role that bridges business and technology, reporting to the lead architect for M&A integration. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on technical expertise and autonomy, with the ability to own solution architecture deliverables from post-diligence through execution.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Flexible work schedule!
• Long-term career opportunity!
• Working for a company who is a globally recognized leader in diagnostics and drug development, with a strong reputation for innovation and impact in healthcare!
• Taking full ownership of design, integration, and delivery for enterprise solutions!
• Playing a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing organization that completes 40-50 acquisitions annually!

Experience of the right candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in solution architecture, with a strong emphasis on system integration and data integration.
• Expertise in application rationalization and legacy-to-modern platform transitions.
• Background in software development with familiarity across a diverse tech stack.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred; Azure exposure a bonus).
• Understanding of modern authentication protocols (e.g., Okta, IAM).
• Familiarity with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, containerization (OpenShift), and front-end frameworks like Angular.
• Exposure to FHIR Analytics and regulatory/compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading or participating in large-scale project delivery and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in the life sciences, clinical, or pharma industries.
• Experience with M&A integration is beneficial, though not required.
• Ability to operate autonomously, communicate effectively, and lead architectural efforts without needing micromanagement.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for M&A integration projects following intake from the lead architect.
• Design integration patterns and system connectivity plans across acquired entities.
• Lead re-hosting/re-platforming initiatives and application rationalization efforts.
• Create blueprints for systems integration, infrastructure alignment, and secure data exchange.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, security, and business units.
• Participate in the architecture review process and mitigate technical risks.
• Ensure architectural solutions align with enterprise standards and compliance requirements.