Establish and drive adoption of enterprise architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices across business units and initiatives
Partner with business stakeholders to translate features and requirements into end-to-end architectural solutions, including business process models and system designs
Lead architecture initiatives supporting claims and payment processing systems, including development of an enterprise Claim Cache strategy
Design and deliver scalable, event-driven architectures leveraging APIs, microservices, and cloud-native technologies
Develop system impact models and integration strategies across large-scale ecosystems (50+ applications, 250+ integrations)
Create detailed solution architectures, including NFRs (scalability, resiliency, failover, observability, and performance)
Drive mainframe modernization initiatives, enabling migration to cloud and microservices-based platforms with minimal business disruption
Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, cloud services, and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate solution delivery
Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude, copilots) and cloud platforms to build POCs, prototypes, and user experience concepts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Analysts, Engineering, QA, Infrastructure, and Product) to ensure alignment from design through execution
Evaluate solution options and develop technology roadmaps balancing legacy systems with modernization goals
Develop cost models and ROI-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing guidance on enterprise integration strategies and future-state architecture vision
Requirements
15+ years of experience across software engineering, architecture, and enterprise delivery
8+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect designing enterprise-scale, distributed systems
Proven experience with event-driven architecture, APIs, and microservices in high-volume transactional environments