Principal Architect - Healthcare Payer Advisory Services - REMOTE

Perficient; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Architect specializing in Healthcare Payer Advisory Services. This pivotal role involves serving as a trusted advisor to CTOs and CIOs, leveraging deep technical expertise and industry knowledge to drive transformative outcomes. The ideal candidate will excel in strategic advisory, emerging technology integration, and solution architecture, while fostering innovation and mentoring junior resources. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector with your visionary insights and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology roles, with 5 years in healthcare payer systems.
• Strong foundation in software development and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on technology strategy and digital transformation.
• Design scalable technology solutions for healthcare payer organizations.

Skills

Healthcare Payer Systems

Software Development

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Advanced Degree (MBA, MS in Computer Science)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Principal Architect - Healthcare Payer Advisory Services - REMOTE

Principal Architect - Healthcare Payer Advisory Services - REMOTE

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Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Architect - Healthcare Payer Advisory Services, to serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs and CIOs of healthcare payer organizations. This role combines deep technical experience, enterprise architecture exposure, and exceptional communication skills to deliver strategic advisory services. The Principal Architect will craft compelling, actionable recommendations, leveraging industry knowledge to address payer-specific challenges and drive transformative outcomes. This is a national role and candidates can be located anywhere in the continental US.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Architect - Healthcare Payer Advisory Services, to serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs and CIOs of healthcare payer organizations. This role combines deep technical experience, enterprise architecture exposure, and exceptional communication skills to deliver strategic advisory services. The Principal Architect will craft compelling, actionable recommendations, leveraging industry knowledge to address payer-specific challenges and drive transformative outcomes. This is a national role and candidates can be located anywhere in the continental US.

The Principal at Perficient is an executive leadership position for individuals with the expertise and experience to stand out among their peers as a thought leader and subject matter expert in a specific area of focus. Those areas may be within the technology, functional and/or industry realms. The Principal position provides executive level career option for those individuals who prefer not to pursue the management path, and can be considered an alternative to the General Manager position. Principals are heavily involved in business development, engagement management and delivery assurance. Like the Director position at Perficient, we have several Principal level positions with different areas of primary focus. The core responsibilities that are relevant for all Principals are documented below. The following pages augment this description with specific responsibilities for the different types of Principal level positions.

Depending on the individual and the needs of the given business unit, the specific responsibilities and measurements will vary. Typically, Principals are focused on multiple clients and maintain a utilization goal that will vary as directed by the executive in charge. The responsibilities below capture the breadth of responsibilities our Principals are expected to be able to fulfill with specific expectations across the different areas established for each individual.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to CTOs, CIOs, and senior leadership, providing expert guidance on technology strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture aligned with payer business goals.
• Emerging Technology Advisory: Advise clients on the adoption and integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and blockchain, to enhance operational efficiency, member experience, and competitive advantage in the payer market.
• Solution Architecture: Design and recommend scalable, innovative technology solutions, including AI-driven tools and platforms, tailored to the unique needs of healthcare payer organizations, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Thought Leadership: Develop and present relevant presentations, workshops, whitepapers, and executive briefings to articulate opportunities to bring technical and process solutions to add technical & business value to a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Industry Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of the payer market, including claims processing, member management, provider networks, and regulatory compliance, to address client challenges and identify growth opportunities.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior resources on the account team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in leveraging emerging technologies and relentlessly pursing value for the customer.
  
  

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in technology roles, with at least 5 years focused on healthcare payer systems or related industries
• Technical Background: Strong foundation in software development, cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and integration technologies (e.g., APIs, ETL processes)
• Enterprise Architecture: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions, familiarity in frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman are a nice to have
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of payer-specific systems (e.g., claims adjudication, enrollment, billing) and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, CMS guidelines)
• Professional Services: Strong understanding of the professional services industry, including technical services, systems integration and strategic business solutions
• Service Delivery: Experience delivering and/or developing full lifecycle solution development engagements for enterprise initiatives with gross fees in excess of $5M annually
• Client Solutions: Ability to apply area of expertise to demonstrate specific “value add” solutions from client perspective and establish yourself as an innovator and trusted advisor.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-focused messages for executive audiences
• Storytelling: Proven ability to craft and deliver compelling narratives that inspire action and align stakeholders around a shared vision
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and credibility with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strategic thinker with a track record of solving complex challenges in high-stakes environments
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic consulting environment, managing multiple client priorities simultaneously
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Computer Science, or related field).
• Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Prior consulting experience with healthcare payer organizations
• Familiarity with emerging technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain) and their applications in the payer space
  
  

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $103,584 to $209,800. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview .

Who We Are

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

What We Believe

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

About Us

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.



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