
Solutions Architect
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Topeka • Kansas • Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,600 - $157,000 per year
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