Job Details

Senior Solution Architect

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION PURPOSE

Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, the Senior Solution Architect is responsible for leading the 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.

NATURE AND SCOPE

This role does not manage people.

This job reports to: Departmental Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's of Computer Science or other technical programs 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

• 4 years technical leadership and hands-on technology implementation to include four years' experience in software development, DevSecOps engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture, or data engineering. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Healthcare industry experience
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred.
• TOGAF certifications
• ITIL certifications

Skills and Abilities

Must have expertise in one and intermediate knowledge in three of the following competencies:

• Business Architecture
• Business Intelligence Architecture
• Information Architecture
• Application Architecture
• Data Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Digital & Digital Marketing Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Healthcare Core Administrative Systems (Trizetto Facets)
• Care & Disease Management Systems (Zeomega Jiva)
• Enterprise Resource Planning - Finance or Human Resources (Oracle Peoplesoft, Workday)
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services
• DevSecOps

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

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Have Accountability and/or Responsibility to following key operational Deliverables:

• Solution Architecture Process
• Development and publishing of 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:

• Enterprise Application Architecture & Software Development Standards and Frameworks
• Enterprise Technical Architecture and Infrastructure Standards
• Enterprise Data Architecture and Standards
• All Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps and Life-cycle Management Plans

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.

Provide architectural leadership for development efforts by integrating various technologies such as web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, etc.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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