Lead Solution Architect (Baton Rouge, LA)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, the Lead Solution Architect is responsible for leading the development of Architecture Solution Blueprints for all business and IT projects. This role ensures sound, sustainable, and economically viable designs, balancing enterprise and functional needs with a focus on increased operational efficiency, reliability, predictability, and long-term economic viability while reducing technical debt. The position is accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities. This role does not manage people and reports to Departmental Leadership. Necessary contacts include all levels of BCBSLA personnel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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, 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 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare industry experience
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred.
• TOGAF or related certifications
• ITIL certification
• Vendor certifications
• Additional advanced skills in the following areas: 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

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

Benefits

• Resources to live well
• Resources to be healthy
• Resources to continue learning
• Resources to develop skills
• Resources to grow professionally
• Resources to serve our local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior