Technical Architect

Location: Remote

Department: Applications and Platforms 

Schedule: Full-time, Days

Salary: $128,054.78 to $178,500.96
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive 

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• Architect and design scalable technology solutions using established design patterns and frameworks to align IT capabilities with organizational needs.
• Translate complex business and end-user requirements into actionable technical designs across server, networking, and application environments.
• Guide technical teams through full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases to ensure seamless handoffs and reliable platform deployments.
• Evaluate cross-system interdependencies and perform root-cause analysis on complex technical bottlenecks to protect operational business continuity.
• Partner with project leads and enterprise architecture teams to define security standards and introduce innovative, high-ROI technology solutions.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems engineering, solution design, or software architecture within an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into technical blueprints across full SDLC phases and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• High School Diploma with 3–5 years of experience, or an Associate/Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of applicable IT experience.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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