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Senior Solution Architect

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with Blue Cross. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

POSITION PURPOSE

Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, Senior 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.

NATURE AND SCOPE

• This role does not manage people.
• This job reports to Departmental Leadership.
• Necessary Contacts: To do this job effectively, the incumbent must contact all levels of BCBSLA personnel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Solution Architecture Process: Development and publishing of Solution Blueprint document.
• Ensures alignment, adherence and application of all applicable BCBSLA Reference Architecture components 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 keep technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends.
• Defines, collects, synthesizes, analyzes and works with IT Data Analytics team to publish all related and relevant metrics associated with Solution Architecture practice to demonstrate increasing maturity and value.
• Project portfolio level review and assessment report for enterprise‑level opportunities to maximize shared services and re‑use.
• 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 (ARB) 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.
• Mentoring engineers and analysts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical programs (mathematics, applied physics, or Business Administration) required, or four years of related experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 4 years technical leadership and hands‑on technology implementation including software development, DevSecOps engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture or data engineering. 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; Vendor 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.
• Must have intermediate/advanced knowledge in at least three of the following technical competencies: .NET Framework or Core, 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: Excellent interpersonal skills (teamwork, facilitation, negotiation), strong leadership skills, excellent analytical and technical skills, strong written and verbal communication, excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to understand long‑term and short‑term perspectives; estimate financial impact of alternatives; apply multiple technical solutions to business problems; quickly comprehend functions and capabilities of new technologies; basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting; understanding of political climate of the enterprise; facilitate formal training for architects, engineers and analysts.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accountabilities to key operational deliverables: Solution Architecture Process, Development and publishing of Solution Blueprint document.
• Ensure alignment with BCBSLA Reference Architecture components and standards.
• All other accountabilities have been incorporated within the responsibilities section above.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work is predominantly done while standing or sitting in a normal, clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blue Cross is an equal opportunity employer. All BCBSLA employees please apply through Workday Careers.

CONTACT & APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the “My Applications” section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact ...@bcbsla.com for assistance.

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, Blue Cross encourages 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.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana performs 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 to sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals 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.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.