Solution Architects

MOI: 2-3 rounds of interviews - at least 1 onsite for local candidates. If not local, will do video only Candidates from Approved States ONLY: 1st Preference DC, MD, VA- expenses will be paid and (If From WV, NC, PA, DE, NY, NJ, TX, FL- expenses will not be paid), Leads preparation of domain architecture viewpoints and models depicting current, target, and interim states. Use current state viewpoints to identify and analyze pain points and opportunities (PPOs). Lead advanced modeling and analysis to meet the strategic needs of the organization with respect to system, information, functional/non-functional needs, performance and security/regulatory requirements. Create and utilize architecture patterns and ensure alignment with IT strategies and reference architectures. Ensure target state alignment and integration across architecture domains. Ensure upstream alignment / traceability to business needs via business architecture and downstream alignment / traceability with solution building blocks. Leads the extension / enhancement of domain architecture strategies, standards, and guidelines. Identify and support development of reusable domain patterns.

20%

Leads design, engineering and implementation of assets for internal use in solutions to improve solution quality; collaborate through implementation phase. Leads peer reviews and represent the architecture domain in briefings to the Architecture Review Board. Oversees publishing and maintenance of viewpoints / work products in the architecture repository, ensuring they are organized, accurate, and accessible. Disposition stakeholder comments / feedback received via project and non-project channels. Ensures that regulatory and compliance issues are addressed in solutions.

15%

Leads collaboration with other teams (business and technical), key stakeholders, and partners to understand needs to maximize architecture impact and address technical limitations. Leads the evaluation/selection of a solution / product design that aligns with IT / Domain strategies, standards, and guidelines.

10%

Leads research emerging domain trends to determine their relevancy and fit for the organization.

10%

Leads vendor evaluations and selection process broadly; leads vendor evaluation and selection for domain-specific tooling. Represent the architecture domain in the drafting of RFIs/RFPs and the evaluation / scoring of vendor proposals.

10%

Leads the development / enhancement of architecture domain methods and tools. Ensure the alignment / integration of domain architecture processes / deliverables with those of other architecture domains and SDLC disciplines. Leads development of domain related communications / education material for use with stakeholders and architecture / SDLC partners.

5%

Leads domain assessments for most complex new / proposed projects for architecture impacts in support of annual planning, resource estimation, and alignment with IT strategy and enterprise architecture. Provide input to project, product, and enterprise technology roadmaps. Provide regular reporting on progress, issues, and opportunities related to architecture domain.

8+ years experience as a Solution Architect

Current Health Insurance Customer Experience

Strong Healthcare Payer Solution exp (Claims or Enrollment)

Expertise in core technologies: Java, Spring Boot, API/Web Services, Angular/UX, DB2, AWS Cloud

Proven ability to design end-to-end enterprise architecture solutions

Strong experience translating business requirements into technical architecture

Ability to align solutions with enterprise architecture standards, roadmaps, and approved tech stack

Experience working in SAFE / Agile environments

Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance, security, and reliability

Experience with architecture design documentation

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Will stand out:

• AI/ML background is a huge plus, * Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• 8+ years experience as a Solution Architect
• Must have Healthcare Industry background in either Claims or Enrollment domains
• Must have technologies:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• API/Web Services
• Angular/UX
• DB2
• AWS Cloud
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop high quality solutions in a SAFE/Agile framework
• Background in translating business strategies into technical solutions
• Ability to align new capabilities with current enterprise-wide guidelines / principals to ensure approved technologies and patterns are used
• Align new product designs with current product management roadmaps
• Provide end-to-end architecture design for any feature/product/capability
• Lead and author architecture design documentation
• Work with other domain architecture teams for documentation purposes
• Create design documents that will be followed by development teams for execution
• Ensure any issues are resolved at the architecture/design level
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of new product features at the design/roadmap level
• Ability to coach, delegate, and develop architects and engineers
• Ability to manage cross-domain architecture solutions and issues
• Expertise with domain related architecture frameworks, methods, and tools
• Effective organizational, interpersonal/relationship management, analytical, communications (written and verbal) and collaboration skills