Enterprise Solutions Architect-Senior/Consultant

The Enterprise Solutions Architect - Consultant strategically provides solutions for the design and implementation of in-house information systems, hardware, and networked software architectures that support core organizational functions, and assure their high availability. This position ensures organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well as evaluates and selects all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the solutions architect provides technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The consultant is recognized as a technical solutions expert in one or more critical products, programs and/or technologies. This position is responsible for developing and implementing new products and/or approaches in conjunction with implementing new/existing technologies. The enterprise solutions architect typically serves as a technical consultant/specialist both inside Intermountain Healthcare and to outside organizations. Primary assignment involves Intermountain’s most complex and critical technical issues. Provides guidance to all members of the team.

We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.

Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings

This is a senior-level architecture position that will provide technical and strategic leadership across business, product, engineering, data, integration, cloud, and emerging AI initiatives. The architect will serve as a trusted advisor, help teams evaluate technology options and trade-offs, participate in architecture governance, and ensure that solutions align with enterprise standards and long-term strategy. The role will be involved with some of the organization’s most complex and critical technology initiatives.

Candidates should be comfortable operating across multiple teams, facilitating solution-design discussions, producing clear architecture documentation, and communicating recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. A Microsoft Teams video interview will be required, and candidates may also be asked to participate in onsite interviews or meetings., The Enterprise Solutions Architect - Consultant strategically provides solutions for the design and implementation of in-house information systems, hardware, and networked software architectures that support core organizational functions, and assure their high availability. This position ensures organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well as evaluates and selects all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the solutions architect provides technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The consultant is recognized as a technical solutions expert in one or more critical products, programs and/or technologies. This position is responsible for developing and implementing new products and/or approaches in conjunction with implementing new/existing technologies. The enterprise solutions architect typically serves as a technical consultant/specialist both inside Intermountain Health/Select Health and to outside organizations. Primary assignment involves Intermountain’s most complex and critical technical issues. Provides guidance to all members of the team.

Candidates who live in, or are willing to relocate to, Utah and are within a reasonable commuting distance to Select Health’s offices are preferred. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings. This role will work Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Essential Functions

· Leads in the design and implements long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate systems and software.

· Ensures that proposed and existing system architectures are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

· Provides architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Systems Analysts, Systems Engineers, other Enterprise Solution Architects, and software development teams.

· Develops, documents, and communicates plans for investing in systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.

· Leads in the research of emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and recommends technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility.

· Where applicable, uses expert knowledge to design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.

· Documents the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; makes recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.

· Reviews new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

· Confers with end-users, clients, or senior management to define business requirements for complex systems and infrastructure development.

· Models business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.

· Develops and executes test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance. Reports on findings and make recommendations for improvement.

· Develops and manages a systems/solutions capacity plan.

· Develops, documents, communicates, and enforces a policy for standardizing systems and software as necessary.

Skills

The Solution Architect serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, and enterprise platforms, translating business needs into technology solutions that drive measurable outcomes. This role will provide architectural leadership across applications, integrations, cloud platforms, data solutions, and emerging AI capabilities while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and long-term technology strategy. This individual will play a critical role in designing scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that enable growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Technology Alignment

· Partner with business leaders, product owners, and engineering teams to understand strategic goals and translate them into technology solutions.

· Facilitate discovery sessions and solution design workshops.

· Develop solution architectures that align to business capabilities, operational priorities, and enterprise roadmaps.

· Communicate architecture decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Solution Architecture & Design

· Design end-to-end solutions across applications, integrations, cloud services, data platforms, and enterprise systems.

· Create solution diagrams, architecture decision records, data flow models, and technical documentation.

· Define functional and non-functional requirements including availability, scalability, performance, security, and resiliency.

· Evaluate build-versus-buy options and recommend technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

Cloud & Integration Architecture

· Architect solutions using Azure cloud services and modern integration patterns.

· Design API-driven, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures.

· Collaborate with engineering teams to establish reusable patterns and platform standards.

· Ensure enterprise systems integrate effectively and support future scalability.

Data, Analytics & AI

· Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to design data-centric solutions.

· Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and intelligent workflows to improve business outcomes.

· Support adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, and other AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.

· Ensure governance, security, and responsible AI principles are incorporated into solution designs.

Architecture Governance

· Participate in architecture review boards and solution governance processes.

· Ensure solutions adhere to technology standards, security requirements, compliance obligations, and architectural principles.

· Establish and maintain architecture documentation and reference architectures.

· Promote best practices across solution design and implementation teams.

Technical Leadership

· Provide architecture guidance to development teams throughout project delivery.

· Mentor engineers and technical leads on architecture principles and solution design practices.

· Serve as a trusted advisor for complex technical challenges and strategic initiatives.

· Drive continuous improvement and technology modernization efforts., The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Eight years of enterprise solutions architect experience.

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information management or other technical field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

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Four years of equivalent technical experience.

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Experience in developing strategic systems and solutions architecture plans.

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Experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.

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Experience in systems, hardware, and network design and development.

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Demonstrated strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.

Minimum Qualifications for the Senior Level

Six years of enterprise solutions architect experience.

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information management, or other technical field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

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Four years of equivalent technical experience.

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Experience in developing strategic systems and solutions architecture plans.

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Experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.

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Experience in systems, hardware, and network design and development.

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Demonstrated strong understanding of information processing principles and practices., · Experience within the healthcare payer, healthcare technology, or highly regulated industries.

· Knowledge of healthcare standards and integrations.

· Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar platforms.

· Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

· Experience with AI-enabled solutions, automation, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

· Architecture certifications such as:

§ Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

§ TOGAF

§ Cloud Architect certifications

· Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards.

· Expert knowledge of programming languages.

· Hands-on experience with application development tools.

· Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.

· Proven project planning and management experience.

· Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

· Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Highly self-motivated and directed.

· Keen attention to detail.

Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.

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Operate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

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See and read computer monitors and documents.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$60.67 - $95.52

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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