Technical Architect

Cotiviti • Remote,

1d • $130,000 - $171,000 • Remote

About The Position

Technical Architect provides architectural leadership and guidance in their assigned business area, aligning solution development efforts with the broader architectural vision and roadmap. A Technical Architect’s skills and knowledge must include multiple domains (Application/Solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data architecture), and experience with relevant implementation technology, platforms, and tools. As a leader, a Technical Architect is expected to influence the assigned organization and work independently with senior business and IT leaders, while acting as a mentor and role model within the development teams. The Technical Architect is accountable for successful implementation of architecture in their assigned organization/teams, which requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work with developers of differing skill levels, and the ability to recognize, surface, and resolve architectural issues in a collaborative manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Application/Solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, or Information/Data Architecture.
• Hands on experience in both greenfield development and the refactoring/rewriting of aging applications.
• 1 years directly leading architecture & software design for one or more teams.
• Experience working in an Agile Model, preferably SAFe.
• Experience with CI/CD practices.
• Experience using open source technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
• Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions.
• Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements.
• Ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, superiors, and outside parties (e.g. vendors, partners).
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to positively handle/manage stress, such as high work volume and frequent change.
• After hours / weekend work required where necessary for major deliverables/deadlines (not consistent).
• Must have flexibility and willingness to participate in the work processes of an international organization, including conference calls scheduled to accommodate global time zones.
• Travel, up to 25%; Must be eligible to travel internationally, if required.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze problems objectively and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain accuracy across code, data, and deliverables.
• Quantitative Skills: Apply strong analytical and statistical methods to solve problems.
• Data Interpretation: Extract actionable insights from data, metrics, and visualizations.
• Communication: Clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Learning Agility: Quickly adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Resilience: Adapt to shifting priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Integrity: Handle data responsibly and uphold engineering and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience with these core technologies: Microservices, Containerization, Virtual Machines. (Note: other business area of application area needs may be added here).

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy, the Architecture Vision, and the Architecture Runway into business area solutions, architectures & implementable features.
• Drive the technology vision within their business/application area, evaluate new technologies and external products for their applicability to their specific project or roadmap requirements.
• Take an opportunistic approach for the inclusion of the enterprise’s Architecture Runway components into the incremental development plans (PI, or Program Increment Planning) of their assigned teams and applications.
• Balance business needs and R&D needs, ensuring pragmatic use of development resources while enabling the business to achieve their goals in an economical, scalable, and supportable way.
• Establish and maintain technology standards for their applications and drive technical designs to consensus and approval, as necessary.
• Participate in the Enterprise Architecture COP, allowing them to support the creation and evolution of enterprise architecture, including an Architectural Vision, Architecture Runway, and governance processes.
• Lead the technology vision, architecture, and implementation in their assigned business area, and will mentor developers within the associated development teams.
• Act as a player/coach and assume general personnel management responsibilities (personal work assignments, timecards, periodic goals & reviews, quality reviews, etc.) if the Technical Architect has direct line team members.
• Analyze technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the business and the enterprise architecture, which will help evolve the Enterprise Architecture Vision and Runway.
• Align the architecture vision and architecture runway with business strategies and portfolios.
• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and requirements for software.
• Support the development team to ensure they are confident in the technology.
• Use a proactive approach to solve common challenges.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance coverage
• 401(k) savings plans
• paid family leave
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti.

What This Job Offers

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