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Caris Life Sciences · 3 hours ago

Clinical Systems Architect

Irving, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Caris Life Sciences is a company focused on transforming cancer care through precision medicine and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Clinical Systems Architect to serve as a technical bridge between application development and IT infrastructure teams, requiring expertise in CI/CD pipelines, cloud operations, and full-stack development. The role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-availability solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines with automated deployment strategies, SAST/DAST scanning, and infrastructure as code

Architect and maintain cloud-native solutions across AWS, GCP, or Azure, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency

Implement and manage security guardrails including authentication mechanisms, encryption protocols, and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, OIDC/OAuth 2.0)

Design and optimize networking solutions for high-availability, load balancing, and secure data transmission

Develop full-stack applications using Python and/or Node.js/Next.js with Vue.js or React

Integrate with monitoring and observability tools (Sentry, Datadog, NewRelic, Grafana) for comprehensive application performance management

Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments

Design and maintain RESTful APIs with security-first principles

Serve as the primary liaison between application development and IT teams (Networking, InfoSec, Cloud Operations)

Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using DevOps methodologies

Implement security scanning and monitoring throughout the development lifecycle

Collaborate with cloud operations teams to ensure seamless releases and incident response

Monitor incident tickets and determine resolution priority

Perform code reviews and offer constructive feedback

Provide technical/engineering support for existing applications, including code fixes

Analyze and solve complex technical problems, ensuring code quality, performance, and scalability

Collaborate with other departments (product management, quality assurance) for seamless product delivery

Assist management with timelines, resource estimates, and delivery details

Mentor and coach junior developers

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

CI/CD pipelinesCloud architectureContainerization DockerContainerization KubernetesFull-stack developmentInformation securityNetworking principlesAPI designDatabase designAnalytical thinkingProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

5-7 years of DevOps & Infrastructure experience including expert-level proficiency in CI/CD methodologies and pipeline automation

5-7 years of Programming & Development experience with advanced Python programming and JavaScript/TypeScript expertise including Node.js, Vue.js, or React

Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)

Proven track record in cloud architecture (AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, or equivalent GCP/Azure services)

Comprehensive understanding of networking principles and security protocols

Database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, ORM technologies)

API design and security implementation (REST, authentication, encryption)

Deep knowledge of information security best practices and implementation

Experience with security scanning tools (SAST/DAST) and vulnerability management

Understanding of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)

Proficiency in implementing security protocols (OIDC/OAuth 2.0, encryption)

Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Monitoring and alerting platforms (Grafana, Sentry, Datadog, NewRelic)

Infrastructure automation and configuration management

Performance optimization and scalability planning

Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively in team-oriented environments

Preferred

Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor AI)

Advanced networking and security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, AWS Security)

Experience with service mesh technologies and microservices architecture

Knowledge of data pipeline architecture and ETL processes

Experience with incident response and disaster recovery planning

Demonstrated capability to independently diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to application software

Skilled in ensuring HIPAA compliance, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining quality assurance standards while adhering to regulatory requirements