Principal Architectural Engineer

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location:

Any city, TX, US, 99999

Req ID: 39335

Work Mode: Virtual (Exception only)

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

Your role in our mission

Essential Job Functions

Participates and facilitates client/project meetings to evaluate client needs and recommend strategies to bring project from definition to release. Provides expertise, advice and guidance in determining approach, methods and solutions. Ensures resolution regarding issues and concerns.
Collaborates with product developers, product managers and customer application experts to define and create complex software products that meet the client's needs and expectations. Ensures adherence to company, technical and professional guidelines in relation to products; provides solutions that meet client needs and adhere to the guidelines.
Designs complex integrated software modules to produce desired product. Ensures completed modules provide functionality described by application experts and meets performance guidelines. Recommends and/or provides and implements adjustments, revisions or significant changes to refine as appropriate.
Assesses the cost implications and operational impact of a variance from standards and issues variance as needed. Provides other appropriate courses of action to meet cost guidelines and to reduce or revise variances.
Develops and implements guidelines for deployment of product. Ensures adherence to guidelines and revises and updates same when appropriate or when necessary.
Provides expert technical advice, consultation, demonstration and installation for clients and/or internal personnel.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field preferred
Twelve or more years of experience in software engineering, software architecture, or product development
Experience working with software design and implementation
Experience working with software tools including compilers, assemblers, debuggers and simulators
Experience working with assembly languages such as HTML programming, MYSQL, C, C++, etc
Experience working with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, etc.
Experience working with business/client account objectives
Experience working with business areas such as sales/marketing, business/financial analysis, project management

Other Qualifications

Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Good interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with all levels of internal personnel and clients
Ability to comprehend, filter information, apply judgment and use experience in the design and support of products and systems
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems

Work Environment

Office environment

What we're looking for

What you should expect in this role

The pay range for this position is $118,800.00 - $169,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.