About the Role

We are seeking a Senior OutSystems Engineer to lead platform stabilization and migration readiness efforts for a large-scale clinical application supporting 130+ locations nationwide. This is a highly hands-on, high-impact role focused on improving system performance, reducing risk, and preparing the platform for an eventual transition to a custom-built solution.

This engagement is expected to run approximately 6 weeks, with strong potential for extension based on performance.

What You’ll Do

• Stabilize and Modernize Architecture
• Assess tightly coupled module architecture and reduce dependencies
• Identify and execute module extraction strategies to improve scalability
• Minimize risk and blast radius of ongoing changes without disrupting workflows
• Optimize Database and System Performance
• Improve database performance by optimizing queries and implementing indexing strategies
• Design and execute migration of binary large objects out of the database
• Replace inefficient polling with event-driven or conditional patterns
• Implement backpressure controls for integrations impacting system performance
• Reduce Error Noise and Improve Observability
• Identify and remediate recurring error patterns masking real issues
• Refactor exception handling and client-side lifecycle violations
• Establish a clean, monitorable baseline for system health
• Build a Real Release Pipeline
• Establish a true multi-environment deployment pipeline
• Configure deployment automation using OutSystems APIs
• Implement gated release processes with approvals and controls
• Ensure non-production environments support meaningful regression testing
• Manage Platform Capacity and Licensing
• Audit platform usage and identify optimization opportunities
• Remove unused or redundant components
• Define governance for capacity-impacting changes
• Extend platform headroom without impacting functionality
• Prepare for Migration to Custom Platform
• Document all integrations including triggers, data contracts, and failure modes
• Map data entities into portable schemas
• Capture business logic embedded within the platform
• Identify core business logic vs platform-generated components
• Advise on migration sequencing and risk across workflows

Required Experience

• 5+ years building and maintaining enterprise-scale OutSystems applications
•  Deep experience with OutSystems 11, Service Studio, and Lifetime API
•  Proven success optimizing performance including query tuning and data model improvements
•  Experience refactoring complex, tightly coupled systems into modular architectures
•  Strong SQL Server performance tuning experience including execution plans and indexing
•  Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation within OutSystems
•  Strong problem-solving skills in live production environments

Preferred Experience

•  Experience supporting or leading OutSystems to custom platform migrations
•  Background in healthcare or clinical systems with understanding of critical workflows
•  Familiarity with HIPAA considerations and secure data handling
•  Experience with license optimization and application object management
•  Knowledge of integration patterns across scheduling, e-signature, or CRM systems

Working Environment

•  Collaborate closely with internal engineering and PM leadership
•  Operate with high autonomy and ownership of technical decisions
•  Work within a live production environment supporting critical clinical operations
•  Balance speed and precision while minimizing risk to end users

This is a unique opportunity to step into a complex, high-visibility system, make immediate impact, and shape the foundation for a next-generation platform.

Disclaimer: This job offer was originally posted on Linkedin.