Premier Inc.

Compensation

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Software Architect - Enterprise AI What you will be doing: The Software Architect will have responsibility for the design of new or enhanced software products/technologies, the complex operations within the software products/technologies, and making different software products/technologies work well together This position will specifically have responsibility for: • Domain blueprint/framework ownership and the associated technical roadmap (group of technologies or products). • Establishing guiding principles and design patterns to be used for a product or domain area. • Recommending technology choices to Principal Architect for vetting and approval. • Taking product/domain vision and translating that into the technical blueprint for the engineering team to build. • Making recommendations for new technologies. • Hands-on delivery on the team, in addition to providing coaching, oversight for senior/lead software engineers. • Implementing product vision • Being hands on with some coding/development as business need dictates. This position will be accountable for product quality, adherence to architecture governance guidelines, and high-level design of their domain/product area. This position has full latitude for independent judgment when applying skills and problem-solving capabilities, with input and minimal oversight required by senior software architect or supervisor. To be successful in this role, one must have experience in: • Strong Web, Desktop, and/or Cross Platform Application Development • High proficiency in .NET, Java, Python or other modern software languages • Good understanding and experience in SDLC Methodologies • Strong experience with Data Acquisition, APIs • Deep experience in the architecture and design of solutions to meet functional and non -functional requirements Strong experience in Relational Database design and SQL development Key Responsibilities Responsibility #1– 75% Software / Solution Design • Development for stories of any size; routinely is involved in delivery of more complicated development efforts • Crafts current and proposed future-state high level system designs • Actively participates in solution design discussions • Contributes to and influences business and product strategy • Lead exploration and POC initiatives • Initiating and leading process and technical improvements • Assess current and future technologies • Evaluate business and technology partners Responsibility #2 – 20% Mentoring/Coaching • Provide mentorship and guidance to other members of the team to help increase their skills and enhance their ability to support project delivery • Supports the team’s interactions with other teams within Premier to coordinate technical activities • Participates in assessment of technical skillsets of less senior members of the team and conveys this information accurately to supervisor to help with staff development plans. • Bring applicable technologies to team’s best practices • Provide knowledge/SME of multiple Premier products or business domains (i.e. at least three) Responsibility #3 – 5% Governance • Creates guidelines for technology implementations and promotes adherence to those guidelines across technology teams • Provide knowledge of Premier processes germane to the role Required Qualifications Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years Education: Bachelors (Required) Preferred Qualifications Skills: Application Development Data Acquisition Technology Architecture Experience: UI Development Object Oriented Programming Linux & Windows Server OS’s Copilot/AI HTTP Protocol, REST API, JSON Azure Cloud Technology Javascript and JQuery DevOps tools such as GIT, TFS, Azure DevOps, JIRA, etc Application Test and QA processes (Regression, Unit, Interface, and Integration Testing) Test Automation and Testing Frameworks Infrastructure: networking, server configurations, and DR/BC SQL Server development and design; Liquibase Secure software development tools and techniques UIPath and/or Microsoft PowerPlatform (Powera pps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate) Education: Bachelor’s degree Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions: Remote Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $113,000 - $188,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges. Employees also receive access to the following benefits: · Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance · 401k retirement program · Paid time off · Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans · Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Premier at a glance: Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023) Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024) The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website. Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people. Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200. Information collected and processed as part of any job application you choose to submit to Premier is subject to Premier’s Privacy Policy. Thank you for your interest in Premier! We will never ask for a financial commitment as part of our interview process with candidates. Any personal details collected in connection with a legitimate offer of employment will be sought only through Premier’s Human Resources platform. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! About Premier, Inc. Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,350 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 300,000 other providers to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, consulting and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare. Please visit Premier’s news and investor sites on www.premierinc.com; as well as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Premier’s blog for more information about the company. As an employer, Premier offers full and part time positions as well as contingent work. For those interested in working at Premier but don’t see a current opening that aligns with your skills and abilities, please drop us your resume and indicate what positions interest you.