Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Solutions Architect

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: TopekaKansasMontanaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $125,600 - $157,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design end-to-end solutions that meet both functional and technical specifications.
  • Lead the development of architectural frameworks and principles that ensure scalability, security, and performance in complex environments.
  • Provide deep technical knowledge in areas such as cloud architecture, software development, data management, and integration, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and technical teams to translate business needs into actionable technology solutions.
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security experts, to implement solutions and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the development and deployment stages.
  • Design cost-effective solutions while ensuring the minimization of technical risks.
  • Create and maintain clear documentation for architectural designs, decisions, and best practices to support ongoing development and knowledge sharing.
  • Interface with external clients and third-party vendors to ensure that solutions align with both client expectations and vendor capabilities.
  • Oversee infrastructure implementations/integrations (on-prem, cloud, PaaS, etc.), providing guidance and support to ensure minimal disruption and a seamless transition.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field preferred
  • In lieu of degree, an additional 4 years’ progressive, relevant experience within direct or related field required
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in IT, application development, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership or senior level role
  • Relevant cloud certification preferred (i.e., AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.)
  • Previous healthcare experience preferred
Benefits
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud architecturesoftware developmentdata managementintegrationarchitectural frameworksscalabilitysecurityperformancedocumentationtroubleshooting
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcross-functional teamworkdecision-makingknowledge sharingclient interfacingguidance
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud Architect