Solutions Architect – Applications

Role Overview

• Maintains and manages a solution architecture plan for a broad program which aligns and supports the overall architecture
• Leverages business priorities, strategies and process, IT strategy and capabilities, technology, industry and market trends to determine how the current and future needs of the organization will be met
• Plays a key role determining technology evolution needed for future goals
• Analyzes information from various sources both external and internal to identify options, make fact based recommendations, and resolve conflicts in the architecture
• Develops and maintains measures to ensure architecture objectives are met
• Leads cross-functional groups of architects and others to establish the architecture
• Sets architecture direction for and leads implementation of IT Programs
• Consults with business and IT teams on the application of information technology to achieve desired business outcomes
• Mentors and coaches others to enhance leadership and architecture skills
• Drives the maturity and effectiveness of the Enterprise Architecture capability

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in solution development using Microsoft or Salesforce technology [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
• Insurance knowledge a preferred
• Agentic and Generative AI assisted coding knowledge preferred
• Expertise in the entire Software and Architecture Lifecycle from Analysis to Deployment of Software/Apps
• Expertise in business area, with a deep understanding of the service, quality and cost of that business area
• Knowledge of systems engineering techniques such as portfolio analysis, analysis of alternatives, and architecture modeling
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and current architectural concepts
• Ability to design, develop and implement CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while developing key architecture solutions on significant efforts
• Ability to leverage technical and business knowledge to develop innovative strategies and solutions for achieving business objectives
• Skilled at translating strategies and conceptual models into actionable plans and architectures
• Skilled at conducting cost/benefit and risk/reward analyses and incorporating into solution recommendations
• Ability to consider technical decisions as part of a multi-dimensional problem, balancing standards, principles, project management disciplines (cost, time, schedule), team norms (consultation, decision making, communication) and process
• Ability to balance long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of decisions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses