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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect Principal - **Company:** Elevance Health - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Salary:** $173,120 - $311,616 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Management, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F215EAD5D2D9411FA4D46346B2C09A5A/job/ ## About the Role Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture/design, business processes, strategic design or relevant disciplines; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: * Experience as an Architecture Visionary who can model business strategies into practical execution roadmaps strongly preferred. * Experience in architecture/design in relevant technology disciplines in the Healthcare field strongly preferred * Experience as Domain Architect or equivalent experience in Domain or Enterprise Architecture strongly preferred. * In depth- knowledge of healthcare, FEP (Federal Employee Program ) business and health care systems strongly preferred. * Experience with developing architecture strategies, blueprints and architecture models strongly preferred. * Cross-functional experience (e.g., strategy, change management, business process management) experience strongly preferred. * Experience developing of complex, high-performance enterprise software strongly preferred * A positive outlook, a passion for architecture discipline and the ability to work as part of a team strongly preferred. * A sense of urgency and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal direction strongly preferred. * Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture tools and frameworks strongly preferred. * Strong communication/documentation skills required and ability to work at many different levels throughout the organization strongly preferred. * Experience investigating new technologies, authoring white papers and delivering presentations to senior leadership strongly preferred. * The ability to deal with ambiguity and change strongly preferred. * Strong visualization and executive level presentation capabilities strongly preferred. * Extremely strong written, verbal and intrapersonal skills strongly preferred. ## Description Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location(s) in Atlanta, Georgia, Wallingford, Connecticut, New York, New York, Norfolk, Virginia, Mason, Ohio, or Indianapolis, Indiana. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future VISA sponsorship. The Federal Employee Program (FEP) provides health benefits to federal employees, retirees, and their families. Through its longstanding partnership with the federal government, FEP offers nationwide coverage and access to a broad network of providers, with a focus on delivering quality, affordable care. The Enterprise Architect Principal works with business and technology stakeholders to build end to end processes from overall business perspective to strategic objectives. How you will make an impact: * Establishes overall systems architecture vision and ensures specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged; drives the holistic vision of Enterprise Architecture. * Develops and maintains an architectural blueprint and evolutionary roadmap that defines and communicates the strategic direction for these architectures in support of business and technical strategies. * Recommends new solutions that build the processes on how services are delivered to members, providers and key stakeholders-view on all aspects of data and process flows; this could be automated or manual. * Develops an integrated view and make recommendations for all processes, data flows, connection points to establish the foundation. * Partners with company leadership to design processes that will shape and build the foundation. * Leads initiatives and owns governance to establish new processes and changes to existing processes. * Establishes overall business architecture vision and ensures specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged; contributes to the holistic vision. * Works on all aspects of the business model to convey needs to IT and key business stakeholders. * Understanding of data, data requirements, data constraints, business process and workflows, automation, and service delivery and benefit structure to align end to end processes. * Help deliver and drive migration based upon roadmaps defined by enterprise data roadmaps. * Works with IT to lead IT Business Transformation architecture strategy and vision. * Provides continuous consulting services and direction on projects. * Champions and responsible for business architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models. * Works with IT to define architectures for new strategic initiatives.