Lead Solution Architect; Baton Rouge, LA)

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Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, Lead 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 role reports to this job:
Departmental Leadership. Necessary Contacts:
To do this job effectively the incumbent has to be in contact with all levels of BCBSLA personnel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations.

Bachelor's or other technical program including mathematics, applied physics and/ or Business Administration required. Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

7 years technical leadership and hands‑on technology implementation to include 4 years of experience in software development, Dev Sec Ops  engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture or data engineering and two years’ in solution, domain, or enterprise architecture required. Requires 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 implementation of complex business initiatives.

• Business Architecture
• Business Intelligence Architecture
• Information Architecture
• Application Architecture
• Data Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Digital & Digital Marketing Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Healthcare Core Administrative Systems (Trizetto Facets)
• Care & Disease Management Systems (Zeomega Jiva)
• Enterprise Resource Planning - Finance or Human Resources (Oracle Peoplesoft, Workday)
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services
• Dev Sec Ops

• Healthcare industry experience
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA
• TOGAF or related certifications
• ITIL certification
• Vendor certifications

• Must have intermediate / advanced knowledge in at least four of the following technical skills: .NET Framework or Core, or Java, JavaScript, Web Services / API development, Informatica Power Center, Microsoft SSIS, Microsoft Biz Tlk, Single Page Applications / Progressive Web Applications, Web site / services management and security, Data Modeling, Data Integration, SQL, Relational / No
  
  Sql Database Systems, Big Data, Tableau / Power BI / Qlik.

• Additional advanced skills in the following areas:
  Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation;
  Strong leadership skills;
  Excellent analytical and technical skills;
  Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  Excellent planning and organizational skills;
  Ability to understand the long‑term ("big picture") and short‑term perspectives of situations;
  Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternatives;
  Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems;
  Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of…