Pharmacy Solution Architect

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Pharmacy Solution Architect

Location(s):  Remote - Ontario

Status: Full Time Permanent

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is leading the way.  We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to reach out and apply to our welcoming and inclusive environment.

SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation to name a few.  We are a fast-paced environment, who promote flexibility, authenticity and offer a hybrid working model to ensure employees can manage their day and meet both work and personal commitments.

Why You Will Love It Here!

- Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
- Your Future: RRSP Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
- Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C Learning Institute
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

- Wide-Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees

What You Will Get To Do:

- Lead the architectural design and development of complex pharmacy-related software solutions, including prescription processing, claims management, patient management, and inventory systems.
- Translate business requirements and user stories into detailed technical specifications, architectural blueprints, and solution designs.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and third-party integrations to optimize pharmacy system performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and quality assurance teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure solution quality and maintainability.
- Research and stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the pharmacy and healthcare IT landscape.
- Document architectural decisions, system designs, and technical specifications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, including presenting solutions to potential clients and contributing to proposals.

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Pharmacy, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural role focusing on pharmacy or healthcare IT solutions.
- Deep understanding of pharmacy workflows, regulations (e.g., NCPDP, HIPAA, DEA), and industry standards.
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise-level applications.
- Strong proficiency in architectural patterns, data modeling, and integration strategies (e.g., APIs, microservices, ESBs).
- Experience with various programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. fosters a positive, equitable and progressive workforce and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact: [email protected] .

No phone calls or email applications please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally and externally.

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must be able to provide a valid work or study permit, if selected for an interview.

SS&C uses AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications to identify candidates whose skills match our needs. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.