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Job Title: Lead Software Architect – Pharmacy Management Systems
Description & Requirements:
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for Lead Software Architect – Pharmacy Management Systems
It’s a 6+ months contract with possible conversion to hire. Its Remote
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Software Architect / Senior Developer to design and build a next-generation pharmacy management platform from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who's led end-to-end architecture and development of pharmacy software systems—covering areas like e-prescribing (eRx), inventory, billing, insurance adjudication, and patient management.
You'll be responsible for defining the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap of a scalable, secure, and compliant pharmacy platform that can serve both independent and enterprise pharmacy networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of a cloud-based pharmacy management system (PMS) from scratch.
- Partner with business stakeholders and pharmacists to define system requirements and workflows.
- Design system components covering dispensing, inventory, POS, e-prescriptions (SureScripts), third-party billing, and reporting modules.
- Establish and enforce best practices for security, HIPAA compliance, and data integrity.
- Build integrations with switches, wholesalers, and insurance networks.
- Lead and mentor a small team of developers and QA engineers.
- Own the full software development lifecycle — from architecture to deployment and ongoing optimization.
- Stay up to date with pharmacy technology trends and regulatory changes (NCPDP, DEA, CMS, etc.).
Required Experience
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- 3+ years of architect-level experience designing enterprise-grade or healthcare-related systems.
- Proven experience building or leading development for a pharmacy software solution (e.g., BestRx, PioneerRx, Liberty Software, or similar).
- Strong understanding of pharmacy workflows, e-prescribing standards, and claims adjudication (NCPDP D.0, FHIR, HL7).
- Proficiency in modern backend stacks (C#, .NET Core, Node.js, or Java) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and RESTful APIs.
- Deep understanding of security frameworks, HIPAA compliance, and data protection.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Familiarity with pharmacy integrations like SureScripts, QS/1, or Cardinal Health APIs.
- Prior startup or early-stage product experience is a plus.