Sr Technical Architect

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Sr. Technical architect will lead the development and implementation of technical architecture in specific areas across Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies domains to drive enterprise architecture strategies and solutions. This role involves working with stakeholders to understand technical requirements, designing modular, scalable and high performing IT systems that ensure alignment between technology and business goals. This role will primarily focus on technology assessment, solution development and implementation while collaborating with stakeholders and architects on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare IT, architecture frameworks, interoperability standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., TOGAF, HIPAA, HL7, FHIR).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in IT or related field or a combination of relevant education and experience
6-8 years of SME & deep technical experience in 4 or more areas around Applications, Infrastructure, Data, Cybersecurity or Emerging Technologies
Working knowledge & Implementation experience in 3 or more areas within Cloud computing / Virtualization / Data engineering / Cyber Security Engineering / GenAI / ServiceNow
Working knowledge in data science, machine learning, and analytics, with experience in Python, SQL, Automation tools and cloud platforms
Identifies Technology & Process innovations and recommends course of action
Strong architectural, design, and programming skills; familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); knowledge of microservices and containerization technologies (Docker); understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong Presentation skills to Leadership
Architecture Framework Cert (TOGAF) or AWS or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or EPIC Certification

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in IT or related field
implementation experience of Emerging Technologies (NLP, Chatbots)
Deep understanding of Healthcare Domain

Responsibilities

Design & Develop scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions & implementation models integrating with business processes.
Work closely with IT teams, project managers, and business leaders to ensure successful project delivery.
Ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.
Participate in Technology procurement assessments & assisting VMO team with negotiations
Set and enforce technical standards and best practices.
Assist in the deployment of IT solutions, ensuring they meet business objectives and technical standards.
Track the performance of IT systems and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Create and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, models, and guidelines.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architecture decisions.
Lead and mentor junior resources.