Description:

Arcadia is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through better data and smarter technology.
The Principal Software Engineer will take technical ownership of the User Management system, focusing on rearchitecting and implementing a robust, scalable, and secure access control framework.
This role is backend-leaning full stack (approximately 60/40) and requires deep expertise in distributed systems.
In the first three months, the engineer will ramp up on the existing User Management system, complete design handoff for the new architecture, and begin staged implementation.
By six months, the engineer will lead the implementation of a database-backed access control framework and drive integration into key applications.
After twelve months, the engineer will own a fully modernized User Management system and establish technical excellence practices.
Responsibilities include leading the rearchitecture of the User Management platform, building backend services and APIs, designing distributed systems, managing cloud infrastructure, defining SLOs, and mentoring engineers.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 10+ years of professional full-stack software engineering experience with a focus on backend and distributed systems.
Proven success in building and scaling identity and access management systems, including authentication and authorization frameworks, is required.
Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js/NestJS, and modern React/Angular development is necessary for full stack delivery.
A strong command of cloud architecture (preferably AWS) and IaC practices with Terraform is essential.
Deep experience with relational and NoSQL data stores, focusing on scalability and high availability, is required.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to own complex systems from design through rollout and post-release operation.
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across teams are necessary.
Strong communication and architectural reasoning skills are required, along with a passion for mission-driven work in healthcare.

The position offers the opportunity to own a critical platform domain and drive its evolution for scale and reliability.
Employees will work in a mission-driven culture that improves patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided, including Flexible Time Off (approximately 22 days on average).
The role is part of a collaborative, remote-friendly engineering culture that values innovation, curiosity, and technical excellence.

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