Enterprise Architect

3000 Merative US L.P.; United States; Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first

Flexible vacation

Paid leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merative is seeking an Enterprise Architect to drive a cloud-first modernization, focusing on Azure migration, data platform modernization, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions.

You will lead cross-functional teams within an Agile and SAFe framework, shaping a scalable, compliant technical foundation while partnering with business leaders to align strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• 5+ years with Azure Cloud and cloud-native development.
• 2+ years supporting SAFe environments.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spark, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience integrating and operationalizing AI/ML in enterprise systems.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with healthcare data concepts preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Lead architectural planning across Agile release trains and solution trains per SAFe.
• Oversee migration from on-premises to Azure Cloud with focus on scalability and security.
• Design data platforms for healthcare analytics using Spark, Databricks, Snowflake.
• Guide AI/ML model integration into enterprise workflows for automation.
• Participate in PI planning, demos, and backlog grooming; promote architectural agility.
• Ensure governance, standards, and HIPAA/SOC/HITRUST compliance.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Agile / SAFe experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Master's degree in business administration, health informatics, or related field

Tools

Azure Cloud

Java

Spark

Kubernetes

Databricks

Snowflake

AI/ML integration

Job description

Truven is a platform offering real-world data, healthcare analytics, and member engagement solutions to help improve health and financial outcomes. We offer a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and time-tested processes to ensure precise, accurate insights. Truven provides information, analytic tools, benchmarks, research, and services to a variety of healthcare organizations. Our mission is to enable smarter decisions, reduce inefficiencies, and improve patient outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem. Learn more at merative.com.

Role Overview

As we modernize our infrastructure and migrate from a traditional data center environment to Microsoft Azure Cloud, we are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive this transformation while ensuring architectural integrity, scalability, and alignment with our strategic goals. The Enterprise Architect will lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-wide architecture with a specific focus on cloud migration, data platform modernization, and intelligent healthcare solutions. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, DevOps, and business leaders in an Agile and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment to shape a future-proof technical foundation using technologies like Azure Cloud, Java, Spark, Kubernetes, and AI/ML.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

Define and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with strategic business goals and regulatory requirements. Lead architectural planning and decision-making across Agile release trains and solution trains in accordance with SAFe principles. Identify and prioritize technical debt across the enterprise; define and lead remediation strategies in coordination with engineering and product teams to improve long-term maintainability, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Cloud Strategy & Implementation

Oversee the migration of systems and applications from on-premises to Azure Cloud, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. Promote cloud-native design patterns, leveraging Azure PaaS/IaaS services and DevOps automation. Design enterprise integration patterns that ensure secure, scalable data exchange across systems and external data partners.

Data & AI Architecture Design

Design data platforms for large-scale healthcare analytics using Apache Spark, Databricks, and Snowflake. Guide integration of machine learning and AI models into enterprise workflows for automation and decision intelligence.

Agile & SAFe Delivery

Serve as an architectural leader within Agile teams, actively participating in PI (Program Increment) planning, system demos, and backlog grooming. Foster a culture of continuous delivery, feedback, and architectural agility. Align architecture with SAFe’s Lean-Agile principles, supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs) with architectural guidance and guardrails.

Governance & Compliance

Define architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices. Ensure system design and data handling comply with HIPAA, SOC, HITECH, HITRUST, and other healthcare regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with product owners, engineers, and business stakeholders to define high-level solution intent and system architecture. Mentor and support technical teams to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and Agile delivery goals.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Cloud and cloud-native development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with 2+ years working within or supporting SAFe environments.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spark, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience integrating and operationalizing AI/ML in enterprise systems.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with healthcare data concepts (claims, eligibility, clinical, analytics) preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, health informatics, or related field preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required. Master’s degree in business administration, health informatics, or related field preferred.

Travel

Travel will vary based on the candidate’s location and it is estimated 25-30%. To enhance collaboration and team leadership, a significant presence (2 to 4 days per week) in the Merative office is preferred (based on candidate location).

Compensation

The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.

Min – Max : $205,374.58 - $308,061.88 (USD)

Benefits

• Remote first / work from home culture
• Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Paid leave benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Infertility benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!

We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Merative participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

At Merative, you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics, and software for health and social care. Our values – focus, speed, trust, and inspire – shape how we show up for our clients and each other. Learn more at merative.com