Sr Application Architect

Job Overview This Hybrid role is responsible for ensuring alignment of project‑specific designs with the application architecture roadmap for the Intelligent Delivery Platform project and product. It supports delivery teams on functional and technical design activities, defines the interaction between data pipelines, databases, framework and application components, AI services, and middleware systems (API/MCP) to optimize product functional coverage, and acts as a subject matter expert for products that require integration into the platform or platform components. Location This role can be located in: CHICAGO, IL; WAUKEGAN, IL; TULSA, OK; HELENA, MT; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; or RICHARDSON, TX. Relocation will not be offered; sponsorship is not available. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Information Technology experience OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 7 years of Information Technology experience OR 9 years of Information Technology experience. Experience in application and/or product feature design. Experience in application configuration. Experience in application development platforms and/or languages (HTML/CSS/Java/Python/ReactJS). Experience in Python-based Data Science frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, LangFuse). Experience in Azure AI Foundry services and components. Experience in vector database for RAG-based solutions. Experience in cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS). Experience in DevOps and/or continuous deployment and/or integration process and tools (Harness, Jenkins, GitHub, Jira). Experience in integration technologies (Mulesoft/Databricks). Experience in iterative and/or agile and/or Scrum development. Experience in solution architecture. Application domain knowledge. Prototyping. Problem solving / analytical thinking. Teamwork and collaboration. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Product-specific application architecture. Ability to tie together solutions across systems. Experience in Observability Frameworks and Framework Operationalization. Benefits Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, a robust total rewards package is offered, including health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives. Compensation will vary based on your job‑related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. Equal Opportunity Employment HCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Care Service Corp.