Principal Architect

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen seeks a seasoned Enterprise Architect to shape and drive complex architecture strategies across domains. You will develop, implement and optimize innovative solutions aligned with business capabilities, ensuring an integrated approach.

You will champion best practices, mentor architects, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and ensure alignment on architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading architecture strategy across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex architecture vision and strategy, aligning with business goals.
• Champion best practices and emerging technologies across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making on architecture solutions.
• Lead evaluation and selection of new technologies to meet evolving needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks in complex architectures.
• Advocate for architectural standards and mentor architects.
• Provide expert guidance and foster collaboration.

Skills

Architecture frameworks

Software Development

Emerging technologies

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Decision making

IMS

DB2

Oracle

Teradata

Data Warehousing

COBAL

Visual Basic

C

C++

SAS

Java/JavaScript Framework

PEGA

CSS3

Mobile

JSON

Cognos

Hadoop

SQL

J2EE

HTML5/XML

Waterfall

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline

Tools

IMS

DB2

Oracle

Teradata

Data Warehousing

COBOL

Visual Basic

C

C++

SAS

Java

JavaScript

PEGA

CSS3

JSON

Cognos

Hadoop

SQL

J2EE

HTML5/XML

Agile

Job description

Company : enGen

This role serves as a thought leader and strategic advisor, shaping and driving the evolution of complex architecture strategies across multiple domains. Responsibilities include the development, implementation, and optimization of innovative solutions that align with business capabilities and needs, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach. This incumbent champions the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. This role provides expert guidance and mentorship to a team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, while collaborating with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and ensure alignment on complex architectural solutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and articulation of complex architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives.
• Champion the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment on complex architectural solutions.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies and solutions, ensuring they meet the organization’s evolving needs and strategic direction.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across all stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges, ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing operation of complex architectures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for architectural best practices, contributing to the development of organizational standards and policies.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required 10 years of experience in Architecture, design, and implementation of complex systems and solutions.

SKILLS

Architecture frameworks and methodologies Software Development Knowledge of emerging technologies Strategic thinking and influencing Critical thinking and decision making While not required to possess expertise in all of the following technologies/areas, Principal Architects must demonstrate proficiency in those relevant to the applications they support: IMS, DB2, Oracle, Teradata, Data Warehousing, COBAL, Visual Basic, C, C++, SAS, Java/JavaScript Framework, PEGA, CSS3, Mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XML, Waterfall, Agile.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline.

Preferred Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required None

Preferred None

Language (Other than English): None

Travel Requirement: 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office- or Remote-based Teaches / trains others Occasionally Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum: $142,000.00 Pay Range Maximum: $236,000.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Company Overview

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.