Senior Solutions Architect — Enterprise Integration & Strategy

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

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to create architecture for moderately complex projects, aligning with enterprise standards and leading design across multiple domains.

The role provides technical oversight and collaborates with project teams to deliver strategic IT solutions, including cloud, data, and API initiatives. Applicants should have deep architecture expertise and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT; or 4 additional years of related work experience.
• 8 years of IT engineer/architect experience.
• Masters degree in CS or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead solutions design across multiple technical domains and define end-to-end architecture.
• Translate business strategy into deliverables aligned with enterprise standards.
• Orchestrate solution delivery and governance to ensure architecture compliance.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to support future business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies such as cloud, API, data, and ITIL practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT related field

Masters degree (preferred)

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to create architecture for moderately complex projects, aligning with enterprise standards and leading design across multiple domains.

The role provides technical oversight and collaborates with project teams to deliver strategic IT solutions, including cloud, data, and API initiatives. Applicants should have deep architecture expertise and strong communication skills.