Strategic Enterprise Architect & Innovation Leader

Highmark Health; Des Moines (IA); 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 lead the evolution of innovative solutions aligned with business capabilities, champion best practices, and mentor a team of architects to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

In this role, you will influence senior stakeholders, evaluate new technologies, and ensure documentation clarity across the organization. Office- or remote-based position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in architecture, design, and implementation of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and articulation of complex architecture vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Evaluate and select new technologies to meet evolving needs.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation for clarity across stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, promoting architectural best practices.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to architects.

Skills

Architecture frameworks

Software development

Emerging technologies

Strategic thinking

Influencing & decision making

Tech stack familiarity (IMS, DB2, SQL,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

enGen seeks a seasoned Enterprise Architect to shape and drive complex architecture strategies across domains. You will lead the evolution of innovative solutions aligned with business capabilities, champion best practices, and mentor a team of architects to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

In this role, you will influence senior stakeholders, evaluate new technologies, and ensure documentation clarity across the organization. Office- or remote-based position with travel as needed.