Solution Architect

Title: Solution Architect
Location: Louisville, KY (Remote)
Duration: 06+ months
Client:NTT Data
Skills:Medicaid, Augmented and Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language, SaaS, Cloud (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services) .net, Java, Mainframe, etc.

Background about this position from the client:
-             Related to technology or platforms, candidate must have broad knowledge and be able to pickup different technologies across several domains found in a payer with a heavy emphasis on MEDICAID. 
-             Within iCare and Inclusa, there are many technologies, solutions, platforms focusing on various business capabilities and processes for each business entity.  Some of these within iCare are QNXT, TruCare, Symplr along with some general aspects of Azure, SSO (integration with Client), SaaS, Hosted Apps, Data Center, Data Flow and Integration. 
-             One big focus is to transition Inclusa to iCare from a different tech stack to another tech stack - big piece of work for the architect would be to help effectively plan this out with the right architecture.

              We are now seeking a Solution Architect who loves the challenge of solving problems and improving people’s lives. You’ll collaborate with business and information technology partners, fellow architects, engineers, delivery teams and leaders in the Insurance segment to make a major impact in the Medicare and Medicaid business by developing strategies, defining world-class solutions that improve operational efficiencies, and support technology governance.


Job Profile Summary
The Solution Architect works, collaborates and partners with the Humana Enterprise, segment, business entities, lines of business, and various domains across Insurance like Enrollment, Product, Claims, Provider, Clinical and Customer Service, etc., to set the future direction, innovate, craft and deliver solutions, define technology standard and patterns and seeks opportunities to streamline and simplify operations. The Lead Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in recommendations and outcomes for business problems throughout the health insurance segment. 

The Solution Architect is instrumental to address a diverse scope of responsibility from minor to complex issues where thorough analysis, assessment and thought are required in terms the business and information technology can understand.

The Solution Architect advises executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of multiple factors and determining the best course of action.

The ideal candidate has a passion for data as a core asset, the skillset and desire to craft solutions,  apply leading technology to real-world business problems, and has excellent communication and teamwork abilities. The ideal candidate will be a key partner to the business and information technology leaders they support. 

Job Qualifications 


Required 
            Experience leading architecture in modernization, transformation and transition journeys.
            Experience with developing and influencing strategies and roadmaps.
            Experience working with engineers and delivery teams. 
            Experience in diverse technologies from leading edge, modern to legacy such as Augmented and Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language, SaaS, Cloud (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services) .net, Java, Mainframe, etc.
            Experience working with merger and acquisition, small to medium business entities.
            Extensive experience with large enterprise software solutions.
            Proven track record of driving efficiency measures in larger scale organizations.
            Demonstrated experience participating in, interacting with, and improving architecture practices.
            Ability to build strong relationships with business and information technology partners, including communicating complex technology concepts to non-technical audiences.
            Contributed to establishing standards, patterns, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
            Strong leadership, analytical, organization, communication and problem-solving skills enabling sound decision making.


Values and Attitude
            Has a great positive attitude, is a go getter and can be pragmatic when necessary. 
            Enthusiasm and self-motivation essential; a confident change-agent.
            Has an agile, coaching and mentoring mindset. 
            Passionate and obsessed about contributing to an organization focused on consumer experiences and health outcomes of people.
            Able to cultivate uniqueness, rethink routine, pioneer simplicity, collaborate and partner, build relationships, inspire health and wellbeing.
            Able to adapt to change and progress forward with enthusiasm.
            Most importantly, able to be a Team member and contribute to a cohesive Team.

Preferred
            Experience in Health insurance industry (Medicaid, Medicare, Specialty etc.). 
            Conducted Vendor evaluation and selection process for technology platforms. 
            Experience working in agile framework, like SAFe. 
            Professional experience in a role with strategic planning, resource planning, business process engineering, lean portfolio management and budgeting. 
            Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization. 

Education and Work Experience
            Must possess an accredited bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, information technology, engineering or related technical field and/or demonstrated work experience with up to 8 years of progressive information technology architecture experience.
            Must possess more than 12 years of demonstrated progressive information technology experience directly related to solution engineering, business application operations, integration, or other specialized technology fields focused on business outcomes.