Principal Platform Architect
About The Position
At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview This role shapes strategic direction for cloud platforms and drives innovation at scale. Responsible for setting long-term cloud strategy, overseeing architecture for globally distributed systems, and guiding the organization through transformative technology initiatives.
Requirements
- Typically has Bach. +15 yrs; Masters +12 yrs; Demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally; Has followership in subject matter area; Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional societies.
- Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex cloud solutions.
- Expertise in advanced topics such as edge computing, AI/ML integration, and zero-trust security models.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale software transformations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills across technical and executive audiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-term cloud strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals.
- Oversee architecture for mission-critical, globally distributed systems ensuring security and compliance.
- Influence vendor relationships and negotiate cloud service agreements.
- Represent the organization in technical advisory boards and industry forums.
- Drive adoption of innovative technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Establish enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Define and enforce architectural standards, development methodologies, and governance models across engineering teams.
- Serve as a principal advisor to executive leadership on cloud software strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams to ensure cohesive system design.
- Author and maintain high-level technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and engineering playbooks.
- Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection.
- The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
