Principal Solutions Architect - Enterprise Architecture & Modernization

Position Summary As a Principal Solutions Architect , you will lead enterprise‑wide architecture strategy and drive modernization across a complex, high‑volume healthcare ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, translating strategic initiatives into scalable, future‑state solutions that improve performance, integration, and user experience. You will partner closely with business leaders, product teams, and engineering organizations to design and deliver solutions that support mission‑critical capabilities—particularly within claims and payment processing across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business. This role is highly focused on upstream architecture —defining business processes, system interactions, and solution designs—while leveraging modern technologies including cloud platforms, AI‑assisted development, and low‑code/no‑code tools . You will play a key role in mainframe modernization efforts and help shape the enterprise's roadmap for AI‑enabled and cloud‑native transformation . This position can work remotely from anywhere in the continental USA. Key Responsibilities 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, 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 Required Qualifications 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 Strong experience designing solutions across complex integration ecosystems (50+ applications, 250+ integrations) Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into architectural solutions , including system impact analysis and business process modeling Experience with enterprise data platforms and integration tools (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, SQL Server, DB2, DataStage, IIB, ODM) 5+ years of experience architecting solutions on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Experience defining and validating non‑functional requirements (scalability, resilience, performance, observability) Strong communication skills with ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience working in healthcare payer environments , especially claims and payment processing systems Familiarity with business process modeling tools (Appian, BPMN‑based platforms) Experience leading or contributing to mainframe modernization initiatives Exposure to AI/ML technologies and AI‑assisted development tools (Claude, copilots) Experience leveraging low‑code/no‑code platforms to accelerate solution design and delivery Experience building proof‑of‑concepts and prototypes using cloud technologies Hands‑on experience with at least one programming language (Java, .NET; COBOL exposure is a plus) Cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect) Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required or equivalent experience Master's degree preferred Pay Range $144,200.00 - $288,400.00 Great benefits for great people This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility. 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