Gainwell Technologies

Principal Application Architect

Gainwell Technologies • $118K — $169K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in information systems technology.
  • Experience with Medicaid Pharmacy products is essential.
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages, operating systems, and technologies.
  • Experience interfacing IT with different organizational functions.

Responsibilities

  • Code complex software programs and design user interfaces to meet business needs.
  • Conduct performance and integration testing along with data modeling.
  • Act as a technical expert to ensure information systems align with client needs.
  • Establish principles and standards for information system frameworks.
  • Define components of information system solutions for alignment with overall architecture.
  • Ensure solutions are flexible for ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to develop internal information architecture.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the US.
  • Opportunities for occasional travel (0-10%).
  • Mandatory video presence during interviews and initial orientation week.
  • Generous flexible vacation policy.
  • 401(k) employer match and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Educational assistance and various development programs available.
Full Job Description
Your role in our mission

Essential Job Functions
  • Codes highly complex programs; derives logical processes on technical platforms to support business processes and initiatives. Designs user system interfaces and business application prototypes to meet business needs.
  • Engages in performance/integration testing, business and technical analysis, and data modeling; builds high complexity screens, windows and reports to meet company technology needs.
  • Serves as a technical expert for clients to eliminate gaps and inconsistencies in the initial and new information system architectures to ensure that solution meets client needs and to develop relationships with clients.
  • Establishes the principles, directions and standards related to the information system framework at the program/project level to meet business needs.
  • Defines the specific components of the information system solution and the resulting relationships to ensure alignment with the overall system.
  • Ensures that information solutions are flexible to support incremental development, ongoing maintenance and future enhancements of the system.
  • Oversees and facilitates cross-functional teams working in parallel to meet architecture needs; provides guidance and oversight in developing internal information solution architecture.
  • Researches technological advancements to ensure that information systems are continuously improved and aligned with industry and company standards; designs and provides updates to standards to enhance company solutions.
  • Identifies business requirements; ensures delivered information solutions meet performance engineering expectations.
  • Facilitates reduced risks to the client by ensuring adherence to information solution architectural requirements that meet client price, scope and time constraints; serves as a technical expert for clients to eliminate gaps and inconsistencies in the initial and new information system architectures.


What we're looking for

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field preferred
  • Twelve or more years of information systems technology experience
  • Experience working with Medicaid Pharmacy products
  • Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems, hardware and software
  • Experience working with the technology industry
  • Experience working with the interface of information technology with functional groups within an organization

Other Qualifications
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to set technical direction for a project or application
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


What you should expect in this role

  • Remote-based opportunity within the United States
  • Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
  • Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
  • The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 9/30/2026


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.

About Gainwell Technologies

Gainwell Technologies offerings including Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), fiscal agent services, program integrity, care management, immunization registry, and eligibility services. With over 50 years of proven experience, Gainwell carries forward a reputation for technological innovation, service excellence, and unparalleled industry expertise in offering clients scalable and flexible health and human services solutions for their most complex challenges.

Gainwell Technologies Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join Gainwell Technologies, a leader in providing cutting-edge technology solutions. As a hub of innovation and diversity, Gainwell Technologies offers a plethora of job opportunities aimed at enhancing the digital landscape.

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