Solution Architect
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Dev and Software QA
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology
Salary range: 90000-110000
Company profile: HealthLink provides a computer communications system that links the information technology systems of more than 10,000 medical organisations across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Island nations and Canada.   Each year more than 70 million pieces of clinical information are exchanged using the HealthLink system.  HealthLink provides nearly all of the clinical communications used in New Zealand and is the largest provider of clinical messaging services in Australia.  HealthLink came into existence in 1993 as a result of the New Zealand government’s health reforms and the company has been developing systems and services that facilitate exchange of clinical information since that time.  HealthLink has offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Canada.  The company’s services are offered  from data-centres in each of those countries.The company’s core focus is on ensuring that electronic communication processes are put in place to give patients certainty that their information has been appropriately handled.  This is achieved by ensuring that the systems are 100% reliable and secure.  We enable the electronic delivery of pathology and radiology results and discharge summaries.  HealthLink also provides a large managed security infrastructure and is a pioneer in the development of ‘cloud-based’ online forms technology that is used for ordering pathology services and for referring patients to hospitals and other secondary care services.
Description: If you are passionate about providing expert technical advice on new solutions with world leading products and services, then we are looking for you!Healthlink is a Health-system Integrator focused on the Australasian market. We have established ourselves as a leader in the provision of services that integrate medical applications for the safe and secure exchange of patient information. We have a strong product base and a proven track record which has been well documented in international studies We are seeking a Solutions Architect located in Newmarket, Auckland. You will provide technical advice and designs for HealthLink’s range of electronic services. The focus will be on extending our software solutions to offer new online services.  You will be required to demonstrate :A development background with experience creating software designs and working with senior developers to have them realized.Experience collaborating on proposals, documenting the technical solution that balances customer requirements with the product constraints along with defendable estimations.A good grasp of technology with a broad knowledge of large scale integration and scalability.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Sound conceptual and analytical skills.Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with staff and customers.
Requirements: Minimum of:Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Science, Software engineering or equivalent Degree.8+ years experience in software development and testing technology3+ years of design leadership experienceAdvanced skills in the design and specification of commercial softwareDesired:Staff leadership experienceMasters or PhD degreeIndustry certifications in the areas of J2EE, Security, Web ServicesIndustry and technical knowledge in the field of health secure messaging.Good knowledge of HealthLink developed software and software development directions.Essential background:Deep knowledge and experience of the SDLC in a range of methodologies.Technically competent in the development and testing technologies being used at HealthLink.Planning  resources within budgets and time frames. Development team estimation experience.Proficient at technical writing at both the business and technical levels. 
Benefits: Stimulating environment with high performance expectationsStructured career developmentcompetitive remunerationflexible working hoursModern head office in Newmarket, AucklandA chance to dramatically influence health outcomes
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