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
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.
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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Skills Required
- 7+ years in backend software engineering
- Proven experience as Software Architect
- Hands-on experience migrating systems to AWS
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems
- Experience with C++, C#, Java
- Practical experience with containerization
- Deep understanding of relational databases
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
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What We Do
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our passion, by promoting personal development, inclusion and diversity while acting responsibly towards our planet and society.
