Cloud Application Architects

Job Overview:

PENNEP is seeking a talented and dedicated Cloud Application Architect with extensive healthcare system expertise to join our client's dynamic team and lead the migration and modernization of clinical and third-party applications on Azure and AWS. This role is responsible for shaping and guiding cloud-first architectures that enhance performance, compliance, and operational efficiency for healthcare organizations. The ideal candidate brings proven experience working with Epic, Cerner, and key ancillary platforms, along with a strong track record of delivering EMR/EHR ecosystem transformations, cloud migrations, and data-center modernization programs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud solutions for clinical and third-party healthcare applications on Azure and AWS.
• Assess current application landscapes, identify modernization opportunities, and develop cloud-ready architectures.
• Guide end-to-end migration strategies—including workload assessment, blueprinting, data integration, and go-live execution.
• Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, and clinical informatics stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant cloud deployments.
• Evaluate existing EMR/EHR environments (Epic, Cerner, ancillary systems) and define architectural improvements for performance, availability, and interoperability.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and reference models for healthcare cloud environments.
• Perform cloud readiness assessments, risk analysis, and cost optimization reviews.
• Validate architectural designs, troubleshoot migration challenges, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other healthcare regulatory standards.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams and support project governance discussions with leadership.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8–12+ years of experience in application architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Proven hands-on experience with Epic, Cerner, and ancillary healthcare systems.
• Strong expertise in Azure and AWS cloud platforms, including architecture frameworks, security models, and modernization tools.
• Experience delivering cloud migration, data-center transformation, or large-scale healthcare IT modernization projects.

Preferred Skill:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, HITRUST).

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.

About PENNEP

PENNEP works with national, multinational clients and thrives to become one of the world's leading professional services companies with a vision to transform clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our leaders have 50 PLUS Years of combined and unique industry knowledge with a consultative approach that helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

PENNEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide engineering excellence practices training for all our employees.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Experience:

• Cloud Application: 8 years (Required)
• Epic: 4 years (Required)
• Cerner: 4 years (Required)
• AWS: 4 years (Required)
• Azure: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect Expert or TOGAF (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote