Solutions Architect

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to help support our growing team. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application developers, data engineers, cloud engineers, product owners, and project managers, to deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of application development and cloud native technologies, in addition to healthcare related experience.

The Solutions Architect is a full-time, remote, exempt position and reports to the Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure.

Base Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000 annually.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Architect and design end-to-end solutions on the Azure platform that meet business and technical requirements aligning to organizational architectural principles.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into Azure-based solutions.
• Create architectural designs, blueprints, and documentation that outlines the proposed solution and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices for Azure cloud deployments.
• Provide guidance to the application development and data teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the application development, data and infrastructure teams to ensure the effective integration of applications and services into Azure.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools to support the solution design.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts to validate the technical viability and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Azure solutions to optimize performance and reliability.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the solution design and implementation.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security considerations are addressed in the solution design.
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners and technology team to estimate effort, define project scope, and develop implementation plans.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines and best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure services, features, and industry trends to provide guidance and make recommendations for their adoption.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Solutions Architect role will work directly with vendor partners to provide guidance and direction in the overall architecture & design of Cloud based solutions.

Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Understanding of Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and security.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-based architectures, including DaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security controls in Azure.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Experience with modern web application frameworks and technologies (Angular, React, Node.js).
• Experienced in large volume data environments and associated data management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of API lifecycle management and associated technologies (SOAP, Rest, GraphQL,).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or a similar role, designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in healthcare industry required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.

WHO WE ARE

Named one Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work,” CAQH has helped nearly 1,000 health plans, 2+ million providers, government entities and vendors connect, exchange information and operate more efficiently. CAQH technology-enabled solutions and its Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) bring the healthcare industry together to make sharing business information more automated, predictable, and consistent. CAQH Insights researches opportunities to reduce the burden of manual processes in healthcare administration.  

WHAT YOU GET

CAQH recognizes that its most important asset is its growing team of smart, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and passionate professionals – and that a comprehensive employee benefits package is an important factor for them in choosing where to work. CAQH offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.

At CAQH, we are proud of our active commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our DEI committee works diligently to foster an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace diverse perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovative technology solutions while making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities.

CAQH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, place of residence, or any other characteristic protected by law. CAQH will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Applicants have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are interested in applying for employment with CAQH and need an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact CAQH Human Resources at 202-517-0436.

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