Technology Architect

Overview

• Lead enterprise-wide technology architecture for a healthcare payer organization, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant systems supporting strategic goals.
• Design and oversee IT system structures, bridging business needs with technical implementation through blueprints and technology selection.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align architecture strategies with business objectives and investment priorities.
• Maintain architectural roadmaps and governance frameworks to ensure interoperability and risk-managed delivery.
• Evaluate and recommend platforms and solutions considering long-term implications and technical debt reduction.
• Work closely with IT teams to guide technical solutions and ensure alignment across systems.
• Focus on key technology areas including API integration, cloud platforms, data architecture, and infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure successful project delivery and system performance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with IT and business leadership to guide solution architectures for major initiatives and investments.
• Create technical strategies and blueprints, selecting appropriate technologies to meet business requirements.
• Oversee implementation and integration of new systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical problems and performance issues within systems.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to development and IT teams.
• Research emerging technologies and propose changes based on business value and risk.
• Drive adoption of modern technologies, integration, and data architectures across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and implement security measures to mitigate risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification required; cloud certifications preferred.
• 10-12+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in healthcare payer enterprise architecture required.
• Proven experience in healthcare payer environment, understanding workflows, operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and healthcare interoperability standards required.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, integration patterns, and AI technologies required.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers, DevSecOps, and EHR/EMR systems preferred.
• Flexibility in a dynamic environment and strong problem-solving skills essential.