Solution Architect - Remote or Hybrid in MN and DC
About The Position
Join the Optum Health Enterprise Architecture team as a Solution Architect. Our team is dedicated to enabling core capability offerings including Capability Management, Application Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, Technology Strategy, Innovation, Technology Governance, and Technology Consultation. In this remote role, you will drive strategic technical vision across critical healthcare domains, including Provider, Patient, Clinical, Claims, Payer, Value-Based Care, Fee-For-Service, and System Interoperability. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to architect robust integrations and data flows using key industry technologies, while leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools to design scalable, secure, and highly efficient healthcare platforms. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent technology experience in lieu of a degree (e.g., software engineering or systems architecture)
- 7+ years of healthcare domain expertise across Provider, Patient, Clinical, Claims, Payer, Value-Based Care, Fee-for-Service, and System Interoperability
- Experience in Enterprise or Solution Architecture within complex IT environments
- Experience working with key healthcare standards and integration technologies (e.g., HL7, FHIR, EDI, DICOM, RIS / PACS, Master Data Management, Epic, Interface Engines)
- Experience formulating technology strategy, technical governance, and providing architecture consultation to senior business/technical leaders
- Experience in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modeling tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing advanced AI technologies, machine learning, or large language models to optimize workflows and system performance
- Experience with cloud-native system architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS) and microservices integration patterns
- Proven solid leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams and vendor partners
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end Solution Architecture for healthcare platforms, ensuring alignment with Optum Health Enterprise Architecture standards, technology strategy, and governance
- Provide expert Technology Consultation, Application Portfolio Management, and Vendor Management to optimize technology investments
- Design, integrate, and maintain complex systems utilizing core healthcare standards and protocols, including HL7, FHIR, EDI, DICOM, RIS / PACS, Master Data Management (MDM), Epic, and Interface Engines
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
- Establish architectural blueprints, reference models, and transition roadmaps to guide development and capabilities across the ecosystem
- Partner with product owners, business analysts, and engineering leads to govern design patterns and promote technical excellence
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
