.NET & Azure AI Architect - Healthcare Domain

We are seeking an experienced and strategic .NET & Azure AI Architect with strong expertise in enterprise application architecture, cloud-native development, and AI-driven solutions using Python. This role will focus on designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance healthcare applications for CareSource clinical systems, including prior authorization, care management, and utilization workflows.

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Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, cloud-native applications using .NET and Azure AI services
• Lead the development of secure and compliant healthcare systems aligned with US healthcare standards
• Build and oversee RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET Core and Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks)
• Design data architecture and optimize performance using Azure SQL / Microsoft SQL Server
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities (Python-based) for clinical workflows such as document processing, decision support, or automation
• Define and enforce best practices for application architecture, coding standards, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with Product, Clinical SMEs, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Drive cloud adoption strategies including Azure Functions, App Services, Service Bus, and API Management
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, interoperability standards, auditability)
• Lead troubleshooting of complex production issues and performance bottlenecks
• Mentor development teams and guide architectural decisions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with strong architectural exposure

• Deep expertise in:

• Backend: C# .NET / .NET Core
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Azure SQL, API Management)

• Python: Experience with FastAPI and AI integrations

• Strong experience in designing microservices and distributed systems
• Expertise in REST API design, security (OAuth, JWT), and scalability patterns
• Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server / Azure SQL (data modeling, tuning, optimization)
• Experience in healthcare IT systems (prior authorization, care management, EHR integrations, or clinical workflows)
• Strong understanding of system design, performance engineering, and observability (logging, tracing)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments