Lead Solution Architect (Baton Rouge, LA)

Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, Lead Solution Architect is responsible for leading development of Architecture Solution Blueprints for all business and IT projects. Ensure sound, sustainable and economically viable design, striking the right balance between enterprise and functional needs 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., * Leads the solution architecture process

• Develops and publishes the Solution Blueprint document. Ensures alignment, adherence and application of all applicable BCBSLA Reference Architecture components are properly reflected in the Solution Architecture Blueprint deliverable including
• Leads enterprise application architecture & software development standards and frameworks, enterprise technical architecture and infrastructure standards and enterprise data architecture and standards
• Leads enterprise architecture roadmaps and life-cycle management plans
• Creates and presents improvement opportunities to the solution architecture practice / artifacts
• Facilitates deep-dive technical discussions around design and an intellectual curiosity to keep technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends
• Defines, collects, synthesizes, analyzes and works with IT and Data Analytics team to publishes all related and relevant metrics associated with solution architecture practice to demonstrate increasing maturity and value
• Works with Project Portfolio team to review and assess for enterprise-level opportunities to maximize shared services and re-use
• Understands 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
• Serves as Architecture SME (and designated Chair as needed) for Architecture Review Board (ARB) and facilitation of review, impact analysis, documentation, recommendation and formal publication of BCBSLA Technical Standards and measurement of adherence to these standards
• Serves as SME and facilitator of Solution Architecture Center of Excellence / Communities of Practice
• Provides architectural leadership for development efforts by integrating various technologies such as web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, etc
• Provides high-level analysis and design reviews to solve conceptual problems and avoid duplication of efforts of same errors within different applications
• Works with vendors to integrate their technologies within organization’s structure
• Evaluates new technologies and recommend extension, expansion, and update of technology standards, practices, and methodologies
• Mentors architects, engineers and analysts

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.

• Bachelor’s or other technical program including mathematics, applied physics and/ or Business Administration 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 4 years of experience in software development, DevSecOps engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture or data engineering and two years’ in solution, domain, or enterprise architecture required.

Requires advanced knowledge of Solution Architecture practice, Application Architecture practice, ALM, Software development best practices and standards, and demonstrable experience in leading business application solution design, and implementation of complex business initiatives.

Must have experience in at least five of the following domains

Business Architecture, Healthcare industry experience

Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred.

TOGAF or related certifications

ITIL certification

Vendor certifications

Skills and Abilities

Must have intermediate / advanced knowledge in at least four of the following technical skills:

.NET Framework or Core, or Java

JavaScript

Web Services / API development

Informatica Power Center

Microsoft SSIS

Microsoft BizTlk

Single Page Applications / Progressive Web Applications

Web site / services management and security

Data Modeling

Data Integration

SQL

Relational / NoSql Database Systems

Big Data

Tableau / Power BI / Qlik

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 information principles and processes

Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting

Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise, and how to respond to political challenges

Facilitate formal training for architects, engineers and analysts

• Accountable for following key operational deliverables

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.

We perform background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.