Sr. Application Architect - Payroll

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Sr. Application Architect - Payroll.

The Sr. Application Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise payroll system. This role requires a deep technical expertise in payroll applications, cloud-based architecture, and enterprise resource planning integrations. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to ensure payroll systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains the overall architecture for payroll applications, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with regulatory standards. Hands-on participation in all development activities.
• Designs seamless integrations between payroll systems, ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle), time-tracking systems, and third-party vendors.
• Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies to improve payroll system efficiency, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensures payroll applications adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including tax regulations, GDPR, SOC compliance, and data privacy laws.
• Identifies and resolves system performance bottlenecks, ensuring payroll processing is efficient and error-free.
• Partners with HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Leads cloud-based payroll application initiatives, including migration to SaaS platforms and leveraging DevOps best practices for continuous integration and deployment.
• Manages relationships with payroll software vendors, ensuring SLAs and system enhancements align with business goals.
• Guides junior developers and architects, fostering best practices in payroll application development and integration.

Position Requirements:

Experience and Knowledge:

• 8+ years' experience in payroll processing and architectural design.
• Deep understanding of payroll processing systems such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, UKG, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance payroll solutions within large enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of payroll-related regulations, tax laws, and data privacy requirements.
• Experience with API development, middleware solutions, and integrations between HR, payroll, and financial systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies.
• Expertise in system performance tuning, database optimization, and security best practices.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of payroll application frameworks and ERP systems.
• Expertise in database management (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of AI/ML-driven payroll analytics is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term technology solutions.

Travel Requirements: 5 - 25% domestic US travel (depending on projects).

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

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