Software Architect

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Software Architect

As a hands‑on Backend Software Architect, you will define and drive the architectural modernization and cloud migration of a mission‑critical healthcare platform within Philips Radiology Informatics.

Your role:

• You will lead the architectural transformation of a complex, mission‑critical radiology informatics backend system, enabling cloud adoption, improved reliability, scalability, and long‑term platform evolution that directly supports healthcare delivery worldwide.
• You will work closely with backend engineering teams, DevOps, security, product management, and technical leadership, acting as a technical authority and mentor while influencing cross‑functional architectural decisions across the organization.
• This role offers strong growth opportunities in technical leadership, cloud architecture, reliability engineering, and modernization of large‑scale enterprise systems. You will shape long‑term cloud strategy, mentor senior engineers, and drive innovation through modern engineering practices and AI‑assisted development tools.
• From competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements to learning opportunities through Philips University, a career at Philips comes with all sorts of wonderful benefits. Be sure to speak to your recruiter about benefits in your region.

You're the right fit if:

• You hold a Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.
• You have 7+ years in backend software engineering (architecture, infrastructure, networking, reliability)
• You have proven experience as Software Architect with hands-on experience driving the architecture modernization
• You have hands-on experience migrating complex on-prem systems to AWS
• You hold a strong knowledge of distributed systems and high-availability design
• You have experience with C++, C#, Java in enterprise systems
• You have practical experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, messaging systems
• You hold a deep understanding of relational databases (preferably Oracle)
• You have experience with system reliability, performance tuning, and observability

Strong Advantage

• Experience working in regulated / mission-critical environments
• Experience with healthcare systems / PACS / imaging systems
• AWS architecture certifications
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise platforms

Compensation & benefits 

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base monthly salary range for this role is ILS 30,457.92 - ILS  50,763.19. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations. 

This role is eligible for a bonus, with your rewards linked to KPIs & company results. We'll share the full approach and additional benefits with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This role is an office‑based role.

This role is not open to a relocation.
 

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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