Applications Architect

As an Applications Architect at Penn Medicine, your main responsibilities include managing the application development life cycle, defining project scope, leading technical design sessions, and ensuring that architectural standards are adhered to. You'll be pivotal in researching and delivering solutions aligned with business needs while communicating the implications of your architectural decisions effectively to both IT and business leadership.

To qualify for the Applications Architect role at Penn Medicine, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in leading technical application projects. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with application suites, project management, and solid communication skills are essential for effective collaboration across teams.

Successful Applications Architects at Penn Medicine possess strong project/change management skills, exceptional ability to communicate complex technical information simply, and the capability to manage projects from inception to implementation. Familiarity with vendor application infrastructures and a solid understanding of data flow through applications are also critical for this role.

Applications Architects at Penn Medicine can expect a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our team is committed to patient care and innovation, promoting a culture where every employee’s contributions are valued. You'll work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for transforming the healthcare industry through technology.

At Penn Medicine, we believe in supporting our employees' well-being. Applications Architects receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes a prepaid tuition assistance program, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels engaged and valued.

In your response, highlight specific projects you've managed, detailing how you scoped the project, engaged with stakeholders, and delivered completed solutions. Emphasize any methodologies you utilized, such as Agile or Waterfall, and the results achieved.

Explain your approach to understanding and applying architectural standards, such as conducting design reviews or implementing best practices. Mention any tools you've used to monitor compliance and how you integrate these standards into your project workflow.

Share a specific challenge you faced, providing detail on the project's context, the obstacles encountered, and the strategies you employed to navigate those challenges. Focus on the skills you utilized and any lessons learned that enhanced your future performance.

Discuss your communication strategies with different stakeholder groups, emphasizing your ability to tailor your messaging to their interests. Provide examples of how frequent updates or feedback sessions improved project transparency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Outline your methodology for leading technical design sessions, including preparation steps, facilitation techniques, and how you ensure that team members contribute effectively. Highlight the importance of collaboration and open dialogue during these sessions.

Outline your experience with specific application suites you have worked on, focusing on your role in their initial build, ongoing maintenance, and any upgrades or enhancements you implemented. This will demonstrate your capability and reliability.

Talk about the tools and methods you use to establish and maintain traceability, such as requirement management systems, documentation practices, or traceability matrix techniques. Explain why this is critical from a project management perspective.

Provide a concrete example where you assessed a technical design, detailing the factors you considered in your evaluation, such as performance, scalability, and cost. Discuss how your recommendations led to successful design updates.

Share your systematic approach to evaluating and integrating new technologies, including steps like feasibility studies, impacts on existing workflows, and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth adoption.

Discuss your commitment to professional growth, mentioning specific resources you follow, such as industry publications, online courses, or professional associations. Highlight how staying updated allows you to contribute meaningfully to your role.