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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Domain Architect - **Company:** Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana - **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Business Software, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Information Sciences, Network Security, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Enterprise Data Management, Software Organization, IT Architecture, Technical Debt, Togaf, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Delivery, Network Server, Devsecops - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm58mr ## About the Role + Bachelor's of Computer Science, Information Science, Analytics or other technical programs including mathematics, applied physics or similar discipline required + Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Work Experience + 7 years technical leadership and hands-on technology implementation to include four years' experience in software development, DevSecOps engineering, or systems administration and 3 years of technical architecture, or data management. Requires advanced knowledge of Enterprise Architecture practice, ALM, software development best practices and standards, tools with extensive demonstrable experience in leading business application solution, design, and implementation of complex business initiatives. Must have expertise in three of the following domains: Data Architecture Data Delivery Data Governance Integration Architecture Infrastructure Architecture Cloud Computing Architecture Digital & Digital Marketing Architecture Security Architecture Healthcare Core Administrative Systems Enterprise Provider Management Systems Care & Disease Management Systems, Healthcare industry experience Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred. TOGAF certifications or like ITIL certifications Vendor certifications Skills and Abilities Additional advanced skills in the following areas: Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation Strong leadership skills Excellent analytical and technical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent planning and organizational skills Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternatives Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies Knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of an ETA Knowledge of information principles and processes Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting Understanding of network and security architecture Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise, and how to respond to political challenges ## Description Guided by BCBSLA's Reference Architecture, Standards, and Corporate Strategy the Lead Domain Architect is responsible for guiding of a domain's technical roadmap to support future business and IT projects. Ensuring sound, sustainable and economically viable design, striking the right balance between enterprise and functional needs in full alignment with and support of BCBSLA Application and Technology Portfolios, Enterprise Data Sourcing Model with a focus on increased operational efficiency, reliability, predictability and long-term economic viability while reducing technical debt. Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities., + Have Accountability and/or Responsibility to following key operational Deliverables + Develop and maintain multiple domain roadmaps + Support of solution architects + Collaboration with enterprise business architects + Collaboration with business owners at all levels, transforming business requirements into solutions + Facilitation of deep-dive technical discussions around design and an intellectual curiosity to always keep your technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends + Exposes data to support metrics associated with Domain Architecture practice to demonstrate increasing maturity and value + Understanding business application and industry trends in relation to the Payer Market, identifying, building a business case for and socializing select and relevant innovation opportunities with likelihood of success, and performing POC as warranted + Architecture SME (and designated Chair as needed) for Architecture Review Board (ASRB) and facilitation of review, impact analysis, documentation, recommendation and formal publication of BCBSLA Technical Standards and measurement of adherence to these Standards + Provide architectural leadership for development efforts by integrating various technologies such as web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, etc + Provide high-level analysis and design reviews to solve conceptual problems and avoid duplication of efforts of same errors within different applications. + Work with vendors to integrate their technologies within organization's structure + Evaluate new technologies and recommend extension, expansion, and update of technology standards, practices, and methodologies + Creation of guiding principles and standards to guide engineers and the enterprise for the domain Additional Accountabilities and Essential Functions _The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. 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