Senior Solutions Architect

Delta Dental of California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and incentive pay

401(k) with matching

Medical & pharmacy benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Delta Dental of California is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to own end-to-end architecture for multi-domain payer programs, focusing on core systems and modern AI-enabled platforms. You will shape reusable patterns, govern designs, and mentor teams across cloud-native, event-driven, and AI initiatives.

The role bridges traditional core processing with Generative AI, scalable microservices, and modern cloud platforms, driving digital transformation and cross-domain delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Solution/Enterprise Architecture in healthcare payer or large software delivery.
• Deep experience with core administration platforms (e.g., MetaVance).
• End-to-end enterprise-scale delivery ownership from discovery to rollout.
• Experience with cloud-native, microservices, Azure messaging patterns, APIs.
• Experience translating designs into API contracts, IaC, integration specs.
• AI/ML, LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI using Azure AI Services.
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, and Responsible AI frameworks.
• Fluency with AI-assisted development tools as part of lifecycle.
• Nice-to-have: Agile delivery within active teams; healthcare standards like FHIR/HL7.
• Proficient with IaC (Terraform/Bicep) and CI/CD patterns.

Responsibilities

• Defines solution architecture for programs and key initiatives.
• Clarifies requirements with IT and leadership to align with enterprise architecture.
• Works with product and development teams to design and implement solutions.
• Takes leadership role focusing on design and delivery execution.
• Leads End-to-End Delivery Architecture across core domains and modernization.
• Defines reusable architecture blueprints and accelerators.
• Participates in Architecture Governance and ARB discussions.
• Drives cloud-native, event-driven, API-first, and Generative AI capabilities.
• Mentors architects, tech leads, and engineering teams on design and AI adoption.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud-native Design

AI/ML

Agile Delivery

Interoperability standards

IaC

Vendor Evaluations

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Certification

Azure AI Engineer Certification

Tools

Azure AI Services

Terraform

Event Grid

Job description

The Senior Solutions Architect owns the end-to-end architecture for complex, multi-domain, and higher-risk healthcare payer engagements, with a focus on core administration systems (Claims Processing, Billing, Enrollment, Provider Management) and modern platform enablement. This individual serves as the primary escalation point for design decisions during delivery and drives the creation of reusable enterprise solution patterns across cloud platforms, core systems (e.g., MetaVance), and AI-enabled solutions.

This role bridges traditional core health plan processing with modern paradigms-leveraging AI, intelligent automation, microservices, and cloud-native architectures to drive scalable digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Defines solution architecture for programs/projects and key initiatives
• Works closely with IT and the leadership team, to clarify requirements and define the solution that is consistent with the enterprise architecture
• Works closely with the product and development teams to design and implement those solutions
• Takes on a leadership role as necessary focusing on design and development execution
• End-to-End Delivery Architecture: Leads solution architecture for enterprise initiatives across core healthcare payer domains (Claims, Billing, Enrollment), platform modernization, and AI-driven capabilities
• Pattern Definition & Acceleration: Defines and codifies reusable architecture blueprints, design patterns, and accelerators to streamline discovery, design, and delivery timelines
• Architecture Governance & Design: Interprets enterprise architecture standards, participates in Architecture Review Boards (ARB), and collaborates with Principal Architects on complex or precedent-setting decisions
• Modernization Strategy: Drives cloud-native, event-driven, API-first, and Generative/Agentic AI capabilities into core platform delivery workflows
• Technical Mentorship: Mentors architects, tech leads, and engineering teams on solution design, platform capabilities, AI adoption, and architecture best practices

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture within Healthcare Payer domains or large-scale complex software delivery
• Core Administration Depth: Hands-on architecture experience with healthcare core administration platforms (e.g., MetaVance or similar), with deep understanding of Claims Processing, Billing, Membership, Enrollment, Benefits Configuration, Provider Management, and Customer Service
• Cross-Domain Delivery: Demonstrated ownership of enterprise-scale solution delivery from initial discovery through architecture, detailed design, implementation, and production rollout
• Cloud-Native Design: Experience architecting cloud-native and event-driven architectures leveraging microservices, messaging patterns (Azure Service Bus, Event Grid), and modern integration frameworks
• Architecture Artifacts: Experience translating high-level designs into structured implementation artifacts (API contracts, event schemas, Infrastructure-as-Code, and integration specifications)
• AI/ML & Generative AI Solutioning: Proven experience evaluating, architecting, and implementing AI/ML, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Agentic AI frameworks using Azure AI Services
• Responsible AI & Governance: Understanding of enterprise AI governance, security, compliance, and Responsible AI frameworks
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Fluency with AI-assisted development and delivery tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT Enterprise) as an integral part of the architecture and software development lifecycle
• Agile Integration (Preferred): Experience embedded directly within active Agile/DevOps delivery teams, actively guiding execution rather than operating solely in an advisory capacity
• Interoperability & Standards (Preferred): Knowledge of healthcare interoperability and regulatory standards (FHIR, HL7, X12, HIPAA)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Preferred): Direct experience with IaC frameworks (Terraform, Bicep) and automated CI/CD patterns
• Vendor & Platform Selection (Preferred): Track record of leading enterprise-scale vendor evaluations, platform selections, and core system modernizations
• Certifications (Preferred): Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer, relevant healthcare/AI certifications

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 23. $106,400 - $230,600

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.