Senior Solutions Architect: Enterprise Architecture & Delivery

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Solution Architect to create and govern architecture for moderately complex projects. You will lead design decisions, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and guide IT project teams from planning through implementation.

The role requires 8 years in IT engineering or architecture, strong communication, and knowledge of cloud, data, API trends. A Bachelor's degree is required, Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT related field, or equivalent
• Experience: 8 years as an IT engineer, architect or related
• Masters degree preferred (optional)

Responsibilities

• Leads solution architecture for moderately complex projects across multiple domains.
• Aligns solutions with enterprise architecture and ensures integration with enterprise applications.
• Oversees implementation governance and architecture runway for projects.
• Collaborates with product and delivery teams to support business value through architecture.
• Keeps knowledge up to date with industry best practices and emerging tech.

Skills

Architecture knowledge

Communication skills

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Emerging technologies

ITIL/SDLC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

8 years IT/Architecture experience

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Solution Architect to create and govern architecture for moderately complex projects. You will lead design decisions, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and guide IT project teams from planning through implementation.

The role requires 8 years in IT engineering or architecture, strong communication, and knowledge of cloud, data, API trends. A Bachelor's degree is required, Masters preferred.