Solution Architect III

Job Summary:The Solution Architect III is responsible for the design, oversight, and implementation of enterprise-level technical solutions. This role collaborates with development and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements, cloud architectures, system architectures, and industry standards. The Architect leads technical analysis of complex systems, driving cloud innovation and modernization across the enterprise.Essential Functions:Lead the design and analysis for cohesive, cloud focused, solution architecturesDevelop comprehensive plans to migrate on-prem applications to the cloud using cloud-native technologiesEvaluate new cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies that align with strategic goalsOversee technical design of complex cloud systems, ensuring they are safe, scalable, and industry compliantDevelop and document system architectures focusing on containerization, cloud-native technologies, and microservicesCreate strategies for optimizing cloud resource utilization and cost managementDevelop and enforce architecture standards and best practicesDocument all solution architecture work, focusing on system integrationsCreate detailed technical specifications, including data models, API designs, integration points, and security protocolsSupport critical development phases, including code reviews and troubleshootingDesign and implement cloud native proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologiesLead integration of third-party services and toolsLead design and implementation of cloud and hybrid security architecturesTranslate business requirements into technical solutionsFacilitate technical discussions and workshopsAct as a consultant on a range of technologies and platformsBuild technology roadmaps for best-in-class servicesArchitect and implement solutions using cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Ensure cloud solutions comply with security, regulatory, and organizational policiesIdentify and address technical debt within existing systemsCollaborate with the infrastructure team for on-premises and cloud-based needsPerform any other job duties as requestedEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is requiredMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in IT including seven (7) years of direct experience in developing and implementing technically diverse application and infrastructure architectures for companiesMinimum of three (3) years of HealthCare Payer IT experience requiredMinimum of five (5) years of Solutions Architecture experience preferredPossesses wide base of experience in many disciplines of information technology including: operating systems, capacity planning, messaging software, business intelligence, web technologies, e-business enabling technologies, storage, directory services, hardware, virtualization, IT service management, development languages, and database technologiesCompetencies, Knowledge and Skills:Expertise designing and building cloud native solutionsHighly skilled in software development and architecture, emphasizing cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOpsProficiency in delivering presentations to senior executives and technical audiencesStrong prioritization and task execution skillsExpertise in designing and implementing large-scale systemsFamiliarity with multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Spring, Angular)Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and services (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform)Knowledge of with performance tuning, security best practices, and regulatory complianceAbility to lead technical assessments of vendor solutionsSkilled in incident response and root cause analysisAbility to support business development during pr

Created: 2025-12-08