Domain Solution Architect

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

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Job Title: Solution Architect – Life Sciences

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Life Sciences, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS/Azure/GCP Solution Architect, TOGAF, or certifications in GxP or HIPAA are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, 2+ years of experience as architect in Life Science domain

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect with strong experience in the Life Sciences industry to lead the design and architecture of complex, secure, and scalable enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the regulatory environment (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11), data security and privacy, clinical and lab systems, and the use of cloud technologies to support digital transformation. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to align architecture with strategic goals and ensure solutions meet the compliance and performance standards critical to the life sciences sector.

Required Skills:

Domain Expertise – Life Sciences

• Strong knowledge of clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, lab management, regulatory submissions, or manufacturing systems
• Experience working with platforms such as Veeva, Medidata, Oracle Health Sciences, LIMS, or CTMS
• Deep understanding of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, GDPR, and data integrity regulations
• Deep understanding of all phases of clinical trials, drug development, government and regulatory approval processes.
• Familiarity with eTMF, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), and electronic data capture (EDC) systems
• Experience with digital transformation in R&D, clinical, or regulatory affairs domains

Application Architecture

• Proven experience in designing large-scale, distributed, and high-availability systems.
• Proficiency in architecture patterns: microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture, service mesh.
• Deep understanding of multi-tier architecture, integration patterns, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with REST, GraphQL, and SOAP-based service integration.
• Hands-on experience defining NFRs including scalability, availability, and performance.

Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure

• Strong expertise on one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with PaaS, serverless, managed databases, and compliance-ready cloud services
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep/ARM templates)
• Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies and deployment models
• Experience in designing for cloud resilience, failover, and DR strategies.

Security and Compliance

• Solid knowledge of application, infrastructure, and data security principles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, encryption standards, IAM, KMS, and secure APIs
• Experience implementing secure, compliant systems handling PHI/PII and lab/clinical data
• Familiarity with tools and processes for secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of audit trails, digital signatures, validation, and compliance reporting

Data, AI/ML & Integration

• Experience designing data flows and architectures for structured and unstructured data
• Familiarity with clinical data pipelines, data standardization, and metadata management
• Exposure to AI/ML models in drug discovery, clinical risk analysis, or real-world data analysis
• Experience integrating analytics tools and platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery

DevOps and Engineering Excellence

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.)
• Monitoring, observability, and incident response experience with tools like Prometheus, ELK, Datadog
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Support engineering teams with code review, technical leadership, and reusable reference architecture

Soft Skills & Technical Leadership

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to manage complex requirements from regulatory, clinical, and data privacy teams
• Capable of leading architecture reviews and making decisions balancing risk, value, and speed
• Experience in Agile, SAFe, or other iterative development methodologies
• Ability to mentor engineering teams on design and best practices.

Key Responsibility:

• Design and own scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant solution architectures for life sciences applications
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic goals and translate them into architectural solutions
• Define data models, integration strategies, cloud hosting blueprints, and system interoperability patterns
• Drive architectural reviews, technology selection, and proof of concept (POC) initiatives
• Ensure security and privacy by design, aligned with life sciences regulations and best practice

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

• Group Health Insurance covering family of 4
• Term Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Earned Leaves
• Paid Parental LeaveoLearning & Career Development
• Employee Wellness