Senior Solutions Architect - Back End Engineer

We are seeking an outstanding Senior Solutions Architect - Back End Engineer, to own the technical evolution of our digital transformation platform. This role combines deep backend engineering expertise with strategic solution architecture responsibilities, focusing on building scalable, secure, and compliant systems for healthcare data management.

As the lead Backend Developer, you will be the primary technical owner of our backend systems, driving the architecture and implementation of a robust multi-tenant platform capable of handling critical PII/PHI data in compliance with healthcare regulations.

In this role, a typical day might include the following:

• Solution Architecture: Define and implement the technical architecture for our platform’s hosting, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance

• Multi-Tenant Architecture Migration: Build and implement the migration from single-tenant to multi-tenant architecture, enabling efficient resource utilization and client isolation

• Technical Strategy: Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to align technical solutions with business requirements and long-term platform vision

• Data Layer Development: Design and implement a comprehensive data abstraction layer to support multiple database technologies and optimize data access patterns

• Backend API Development: Build and maintain robust, scalable RESTful APIs and serverless functions to support platform functionality

• Hosting: Serve as the primary technical lead for hosting infrastructure

• PII/PHI Data Handling: Develop and implement secure data handling practices for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Security Best Practices: Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and audit logging mechanisms to protect critical data

This role might be for you if you have:

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with strong backend focus

• Hosting production applications in regulated domains (healthcare, life science, genetics research platforms) with experience in data-intensive patient engagement platforms

• Expert-level proficiency JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3)

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB) with validated experience Designing RESTful APIs at scale

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems patterns

• Required: Experience handling PII/PHI data, with Strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, HITRUST)

• Knowledge of security guidelines including OWASP Top 10, encryption, authentication/authorization, audit logging, data encryption at rest and in transit

• Deep AWS expertise required (EC2, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, VPC, IAM, etc.) and proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools

To be considered for this role, we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or 8+ years equivalent work experience)

• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Minimum 2+ years in a senior or lead engineering role

• Proven track record of delivering sophisticated, production-grade systems

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

 

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$128,600.00 - $210,000.00