Solution Architect III

Job Summary: The Solution Architect III designs, oversees, and implements enterprise-level technical solutions. This role collaborates with development and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements, cloud architectures, system architectures, and industry standards. The Architect leads technical analysis of complex systems, driving cloud innovation and modernization across the enterprise. Essential Functions: Lead the design and analysis for cohesive, cloud focused, solution architectures. Develop comprehensive plans to migrate on-prem applications to the cloud using cloud-native technologies. Evaluate new cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies that align with strategic goals. Oversee technical design of complex cloud systems, ensuring they are safe, scalable, and industry compliant. Develop and document system architectures focusing on containerization, cloud-native technologies, and microservices. Create strategies for optimizing cloud resource utilization and cost management. Develop and enforce architecture standards and best practices. Document all solution architecture work, focusing on system integrations. Create detailed technical specifications, including data models, API designs, integration points, and security protocols. Support critical development phases, including code reviews and troubleshooting. Design and implement cloud native proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies. Lead integration of third-party services and tools. Lead design and implementation of cloud and hybrid security architectures. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Facilitate technical discussions and workshops. Act as a consultant on a range of technologies and platforms. Build technology roadmaps for best-in-class services. Architect and implement solutions using cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Ensure cloud solutions comply with security, regulatory, and organizational policies. Identify and address technical debt within existing systems. Collaborate with the infrastructure team for on-premises and cloud-based needs. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of ten (10) years in IT, with seven (7) years in application and infrastructure architecture. At least three (3) years in HealthCare Payer IT. Five (5) years in Solutions Architecture preferred. Five (5) years experience migrating on prem workloads to the cloud. Experience with various IT disciplines, including operating systems, capacity planning, messaging software, business intelligence, web technologies, e-business enabling technologies, storage, directory services, hardware, virtualization, IT service management, development languages, and database technologies. Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Proven experience designing and building cloud native solutions Extensive experience in software development and architecture, emphasizing cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps. Proficiency in delivering presentations to senior executives and technical audiences. Strong prioritization and task execution skills. Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale systems. Hands on experience with multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Spring, Angular). Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and services (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform). Experience with performance tuning, security best practices, and regulatory compliance. Ability to lead technical assessments of vendor solutions. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis. Support business development during pre-sales and post-sales activities. Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, listening, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Ability to estimate financial impact of architectural solutions. Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms. Knowledge of system integration principles and best practices. Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional desired. Compensation Range: $108,600.00 - $190,000.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee's total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package. Compensation Type (hourly/salary): Salary Organization Level Competencies Create an Inclusive Environment Cultivate Partnerships Develop Self and Others Drive Execution Influence Others Pursue Personal Excellence Understand the Business This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.