Solution Architect V

Premera Blue Cross • Mountlake Terrace, WA

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare. Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ . As a Solution Architect , you will play a critical role in the design and delivery of technology solutions that enable Premera to achieve its business goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will analyze requirements, create logical architecture designs, and document technology solutions that meet the business requirements of the organization. Join us as we innovate and modernize our technology and culture to transform healthcare! This is a hybrid role located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages and a deep understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions on the Cloud, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Live Site and operating in a DevSecOps environment.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience in designing solutions with non-relational databases such as Graph/Doc DB as well as mobile applications and broad experience using Angular/React/C#.
• Experience with FHIR, SmartOnFHIR applications, and transformation in the space for highly scalable distributed systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders, development teams, and external vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and develop technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand the business needs of the organization and use this understanding to develop technology solutions that meet those needs.
• Create logical architecture designs that outline the components and processes required to meet the business requirements.
• Partner with development team leads as they create physical architecture designs that support logical designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that solutions are aligned with business goals and objectives, and that they meet the needs of end-users.
• Recommend appropriate technologies and system solutions that scale and consider a system-wide and architectural view.
• Consult with business partners and IT leaders to identify problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams and participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with development team members to create web solutions.
• Create and maintain architecture and engineering standards and guidelines that help ensure consistency and quality across solutions.
• Collaborate closely with external vendors and partners to ensure that they are delivering solutions that meet the organization's requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's existing systems and processes.
• Ensure that solutions meet relevant quality and compliance standards.
• Partner effectively with peers in Enterprise Architecture, Product/Program Management, Engineering, and the Business to drive DevSecOps adoption.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
• Generous paid time off to reenergize.
• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
• For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
• Free convenient on-site parking.
• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

What This Job Offers

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