Senior Architecture Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Architecture Analyst will assess existing applications, platforms, and integrations for scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency. Perform impact analysis for proposed changes across applications, data, infrastructure, and integrations. Support technology selection by analyzing vendor solutions, platforms, and tools against architectural requirements. Contribute to build-versus-buy and modernization recommendations (e.g., cloud migration, platform consolidation). You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
3+ years of experience in application, data, integration, and infrastructure architecture concepts
2+ years of technical experience in leadership (senior level mentoring acceptable)
2+ years of proven experience with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modeling tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent enterprise platforms
Experience with Java, React and Typescript
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
Experience working within the healthcare industry or a similarly regulated environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic thinking

Responsibilities

Design and document technical architectures that align with enterprise standards and business goals
Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to ensure scalability, security, and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product owners, to guide technical implementation
Identify opportunities for technology optimization and innovation within existing systems
Manage and maintain architectural artifacts and repositories
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architecture analysts
Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into actionable technical blueprints
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI