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The IT Architect is responsible for designing, evolving, and governing the software architecture of the Alloga Information System (IS). The role gathers and consolidates requirements from multiple stakeholders (developers, users, clients, etc.) and translates them into a target architecture that is functional, technically sound, scalable, and aligned with business and IT strategy.
The Software Architect works closely with IT Project Managers and Development teams, who rely on the architectural framework to build and deliver solutions. Depending on project scope and organizational impact, the Software Architect may also collaborate with the AB Group architecture teams.
Audit and analyzeexisting architectures and proactivelyanticipate risks(security, performance, scalability, maintainability, obsolescence).
Design software architectureat bothfunctional and technicallevels according to expressed needs and constraints.
Ensure alignment and consistencybetween actual implementation and therecommended architecture model(architecture governance).
Advise and promote best practices, engineering standards, and adherence to methodologies (e.g., design principles, documentation, validation processes).
Support Business (MOA) and IT Delivery (MOE)intechnology choicesand solution trade-offs.
Conducttechnology watchand contribute to a mindset ofcontinuous improvement(tools, frameworks, patterns, cloud practices, DevSecOps).
Collaborate with technical teamsto ensure project delivery and preventive/corrective maintenanceof systems.
Providetechnical guidanceto development teams throughout the full development lifecycle (design, build, testing, deployment, operations).
Key Activities / Deliverables
Architecture blueprints and documentation (application diagrams, integration flows, target states, roadmaps).
Non-functional requirements definition (availability, resiliency, performance, security, compliance).
Architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical decision support (ADRs, guidelines, standards).
Support for CI/CD, observability, and operational readiness with infrastructure and platform teams.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as aSoftware Architect / Solution Architector senior engineer with architecture ownership.
Strong command of software design principles (DDD, SOLID, event-driven patterns, API design, microservices where relevant).
Experience with integration and enterprise systems (REST, messaging, ETL/data flows, IAM/security patterns).
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating decisions and trade-offs.
Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tooling (CI/CD, automation, monitoring, quality gates).
Key Competencies
Analytical mindset and risk anticipation
Structured communication and documentation skills
Leadership through influence (without direct authority)
Pragmatic decision-making, focused on value and maintainability
Collaboration in multi-team and group-level environments
Education (Preferred)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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On August 30, 2023, AmerisourceBergen became Cencora.
Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Previously known as AmerisourceBergen, our new name, Cencora, unites our 46,000+ team members under one identity in pursuit of a shared purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. : We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #11 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $200 billion in annual revenue.
