| Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead solutioning and architectural direction for mission-critical technology programs in the Healthcare and Life Sciences domain. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in integration architecture, web-scale application development, and data architecture, particularly in designing solutions for member/patient and provider engagement. You will work with solution leaders and client stakeholders to define target architectures, create scalable systems and lead integration of digital front-end systems with core clinical, claims, and data platforms. Your ability to balance business needs with technical depth will drive digital transformation across payer, provider, and pharmaceutical clients. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-grade web applications for healthcare member and provider use cases. • Design and govern scalable architectures using Front End Engineering and Cloud Native Architectures • Define integration blueprints that connect digital systems with core platforms (EHR, claims, CRM, Veeva, etc.) via REST, FHIR, HL7, or API gateways. • Architect microservices-based solutions with appropriate separation of concerns, scalability, and maintainability. • Define and guide data architecture decisions, including real-time integration, event-driven design, and use of cloud-native data stores. • Assess legacy modernization paths, define transformation roadmaps, and ensure alignment to enterprise standards. • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and DevOps teams to ensure architectural alignment through delivery. • Provide architecture leadership in RFP responses, client pitches, and delivery planning sessions. ________________________________________ Required Experience & Skills: • 12-15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture or lead solution architecture roles. • Deep experience in scalable front-end and backend development: o Frontend: React.js, Redux, Webpack, Responsive UI o Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs • Strong understanding of Integration Architecture, including: o RESTful services, FHIR/HL7, event-driven design (Kafka or similar) o API gateways, integration middleware (Mulesoft, Boomi, Apigee, etc.) • Familiarity with Healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, EDI 270/271, X12) • Experience with data architecture patterns: operational data stores, data lakes, near-real-time streaming, data APIs • Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container-based architectures (Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong grasp of enterprise security, compliance, and high-availability architectures for regulated domains like healthcare. • Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage client technology leaders (CTOs, VPs, Directors). ________________________________________ Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): • TOGAF, AWS/Azure architecture certification. • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), SSO, and OAuth2 implementations. • Knowledge of healthcare platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or payer core systems (Facets, QNXT, HealthEdge). |
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