Senior Business Solutions Architect

Quartz • Madison, WI

3d • Remote

About The Position

Quartz Health Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Senior Business Solutions Architect to help build and drive the platform roadmap for its core administration EMR (Electronic Medical Records) platform. As part of the Business Capabilities Team, this role partners with technology leadership, business partners, and executive leadership to scale enterprise architecture and develop scalable solutions aligned with business and technical goals.

The role provides technical expertise and direction for platform architecture and the design of complex software projects. It translates business, information, and technical requirements into design blueprints, supports development planning with analysts, technology teams, and peer architects, and collaborates with vendors and technology teams to align platform roadmaps and create high-level architectural designs. The architect also advises on complex technical decisions, evaluates organizational implications, and develops recommendations and roadmaps.

The position offers a technical lead role on complex, cross-functional application integrations; strategic influence over the Epic platform roadmap across Quartz and its external partners; exposure to technology and platform alignment for health plan digital strategies, including interoperability and customer experience; and opportunities to present and interact with organizational leadership, vendors, and providers. Starting salary is $119,200–$149,000 based on skills and experience, plus a robust benefits package. Company-provided hardware and equipment are available. Candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite internet to work from home.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, software engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of combined experience in application design, business analysis, technical leadership, or hands-on technology implementation; an associate degree in one of these fields and 7+ years of such experience; or a high school equivalent and 10+ years of such experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Certifications in two Epic Tapestry Tracks, or willingness to obtain them within one year.
• Expert-level proficiency in Agile methodologies and Scrum values, including modeling best practices, reinforcing team adoption of Agile principles, and improving delivery maturity through influence and example.
• Ability to serve as an implementation coordinator and/or provide vendor management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with both technical and business knowledge.
• Knowledge of architecture standards such as TOGAF.
• Knowledge of advanced technology, applications, development processes, and systems design.
• Sound technical understanding of healthcare claims processing systems and/or related systems such as Epic or FACETS.
• Ability to diagnose issues and appropriately match resources to technical issues.
• Ability to understand the big picture and roadmap application integration.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Visio and project management tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently, and as part of a team.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems by collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions while working with concrete variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide positive experiences for internal partners.
• Access to high-speed, non-satellite internet for working from home.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business or executive leadership to build or maintain the future vision, strategic business objectives, and core operating model.
• Support strategic integrations and Quartz multi-year planning in collaboration with technology leadership.
• Select appropriate design patterns using established enterprise architecture standards.
• Contribute to Quartz architecture reviews and enterprise governance.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards for assigned platforms, as applicable.
• Work with business owners to adopt strategies for business applications, integrations, and security that meet technical requirements and align with roadmaps.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions and make recommendations, including value propositions, to enhance capabilities, practices, and methodologies.
• Lead or participate in reviewing and vetting new vendors and software providers in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) standards.
• Assess new implementation projects by size, complexity, and timeframe, and participate in identifying project resources.
• Oversee Quartz discovery and serve as a technical leader in planning sessions with business partners and third-party vendors, aligning plans with platform roadmaps and organizational strategy.
• Develop and maintain platform architecture and roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders, project owners, and vendors.
• Contribute to project backlogs and refine backlog items as an expert, aligning them with solution and organizational strategy.
• Provide technical or business leadership through implementation coordination, technical project coordination, or vendor management.
• Lead design for development efforts integrating business processes and technologies, including browser-based applications, relational databases, information security, core claim processing systems, and other systems as needed.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Professional culture built on Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Relationships
• Company-provided hardware and equipment

What This Job Offers

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