Solutions Architect

Seattle, WA, United States

Career Opportunities: Solutions Architect (24261)

Requisition ID 24261 - Posted 07/01/2024 - CareOregon - Full Time - Permanent - Portland - Multi Location (9)

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Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Exemption Status

Exempt

Management Level

n/a

Direct Reports

n/a

Manager Title

IS Development Manager

Department

Business Intelligence

Pay & Benefits

Estimated hiring range $133,450 - $161,480, 5% bonus target, full benefits.

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Posting Notes

This is a fully remote position, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states.

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect communicates, consults and collaborates with business unit stakeholders and IS teams to weave together information, technologies and capabilities to design and develop appropriate solutions to address business challenges. The position plays a key role in the analysis, definition and development of critical long-term technical capabilities and solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholders, Business Systems Analysts, Project Managers, Software Developers and IS Development Managers to develop potential solutions for business needs.

Document solution design, processes, key requirements and assumptions.

Consult with Project Managers to understand the scope of projects and identify/define potential bodies of work and existing capabilities for various IS teams to utilize or build new capabilities.

Collaborate with IS Development Managers to define the level of effort required for proposed solutions.

Collaborate with Project Managers and Business Systems Analysts to develop requirements and the product backlog; participate in backlog grooming and priority settings as needed.

Work with IS Development Managers and Business Intelligence Developers to ensure capabilities and solutions meet both business needs and technical standards for scalability and sustainability.

Identify missing and needed capabilities and advocate for developing them.

Identify areas where the IS Business Intelligence (ISBI) department can support business needs and goals.

Collaborate with business units and project managers to map ISBI capabilities and business roadmaps and assist with related documentation.

Collaborate with IS Development Managers to identify and select cloud capabilities; participate in the construction and transition.

Participate in the selection and vetting process for new products, systems and capabilities; this may involve issuing RFPs, communicating with vendors and evaluating various options.

Act as project manager for cross-team capabilities and development activities as needed.

Provide peer review and mentorship to technical staff at all levels and share significant business impact updates.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Organizational Responsibilities

Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.

Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.

Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.

Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.

Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education

Required

Minimum 7 years' experience in technical roles related to solutions architecture that includes integrating multiple heterogeneous systems, capabilities and third-party products (applicants with a bachelor's degree in IS, CIS, MIS or related field and minimum 5 years' experience may be considered)

Minimum 2 years' experience developing software solutions involving 3 or more of the following: web, mobile, data warehousing and analytics

Preferred

Experience in the healthcare industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

Expert-level knowledge of Azure platform capabilities and solution architectures such as Data factory, Logic Apps, etc.

Proficiency with SQL, C# and Snowflake

Expert-level knowledge of the Software Development Lifecyle and strong understanding of the current technology landscape

In-depth understanding of data integration best practices, leading industry applications (e.g.), and features such as master data management, entity resolution, data quality assessment, metadata management and/or others

Strong conceptual understanding of enterprise data warehouse architectures, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) reporting and analytics systems, and data integration between packaged systems

Knowledge of the basic concepts of managed care

Familiarity with health insurance business entities and related relationships and processes helpful

Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including software engineers, organizational leadership, clients and vendors

Ability to clearly convey technical concepts to stakeholders with non-technical backgrounds

Ability to coordinate across teams to deliver solutions

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines

Ability to analyze, diagnose and recommend solutions for performance issues in the designed solution

Expert ability to weave together business solutions utilizing existing capabilities, systems, products and cloud capabilities, along with any necessary custom capabilities

Ability to exercise sound judgement in determining priorities

Ability stay motivated, take the initiative and continually learn new releases of development tools, new software products and attend trainings

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions

Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day

Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

#MULTI

Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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