Senior Solution Architect; Baton Rouge, LA

Senior Solution Architect

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Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, Senior Solution Architect is responsible for leading development of Architecture Solution Blueprints for all business and IT projects. Ensure sound, sustainable and economically viable design, striking the right balance between enterprise and functional needs with a focus on increased operational efficiency, reliability, predictability and long‑term economic viability while reducing technical debt. Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities.

• This role does not manage people.
• This job reports to Departmental Leadership.
• Necessary Contacts:
  To do this job effectively, the incumbent must contact all levels of BCBSLA personnel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations.

• Solution Architecture Process:
  Development and publishing of Solution Blueprint document.
• Ensures alignment, adherence and application of all applicable BCBSLA Reference Architecture components properly reflected in the Solution Architecture Blueprint deliverable including Enterprise Application Architecture & Software Development Standards and Frameworks, Enterprise Technical Architecture and Infrastructure Standards, Enterprise Data Architecture and Standards, all Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps and Life‑cycle Management Plans.
• Facilitation of deep‑Dive technical discussions around design and an intellectual curiosity to keep technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends.
• Defines, collects, synthesizes, analyzes and works with IT Data Analytics team to publish all related and relevant metrics associated with Solution Architecture practice to demonstrate increasing maturity and value.
• Project portfolio level review and assessment report for enterprise‑level opportunities to maximize shared services and re‑use.
• Understanding business application and industry trends in relation to the Payer Market, identifying, building a business case for and socializing select and relevant innovation opportunities with likelihood of success, and performing POC as warranted.
• Architecture SME (and designated Chair as needed) for Architecture Review Board (ARB) and facilitation of review, impact analysis, documentation, recommendation and formal publication of BCBSLA Technical Standards and measurement of adherence to these Standards.
• Provide architectural leadership for development efforts by integrating various technologies such as web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, etc.
• Provide high‑level analysis and design reviews to solve conceptual problems and avoid duplication of efforts of same errors within different applications.
• Work with vendors to integrate their technologies within organization’s structure.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend extension, expansion, and update of technology standards, practices and methodologies.
• Mentoring engineers and analysts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other technical programs (mathematics, applied physics, or Business Administration) required, or four years of related experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Experience:
  
  4 years technical leadership and hands‑on technology implementation including software development, Dev Sec Ops  engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture or data engineering. Advanced knowledge of Solution Architecture practice, Application Architecture practice, ALM, Software development best practices and standards, and demonstrable experience in leading business application solution design and…