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Job Description:

Summary:

The Solutions Architects are responsible for developing and producing technology solutions as part of the deliverables of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and project lifecycle and enterprise software development life cycle (eSDLC) methodologies. This role provides expert level guidance through the use of the organization's Guiding Principles and utilize critical thinking to further the Target State Architecture across the organization. A Solutions Architect will sponsor and author project level approaches that are used by the organization to estimate impact of the initiatives from a people, process and technology perspective, while providing high level and detail level designs that are used to ultimately plan, develop and deploy. The Solution Architects are an integral part of the modern delivery methodology, acting as primary interface between the agile teams and the OCTO.

Essential Accountabilities:

Level I:

Provides leadership in determining technology impact through the sponsorship and authorship of project level approaches.

Able to combine business and technology knowledge to translate business requirements into technology solutions.

Provides leadership in the development and authorship of High-Level designs and Detail-Level designs.

Contributes to the Target State Architecture of the technology ecosystem through defined and approved Technology standards and strategies.

Upholds the Strategic and Architectural integrity of the technology ecosystem.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders throughout the organization to introduce appropriate enhancements to the environment.

Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Level II (in addition to Level I Accountabilities)

Leads solutions architecture efforts that drive major programs that span multiple technology and business areas.

Sponsors and participates in initiatives such as Proof of Concepts (POC's) that drive modernization of the technology stack that can directly impact our constituents at the most fundamental level.

Acts as a Subject Matter Expert across a technology discipline and/or a business discipline.

Collaborates with Enterprise Architects to develop standards and strategies that directly contributes to furthering the Target State Architecture.

Identify inefficient technical or business processes and recommend improvements through strategic or standardized technologies.

Level III (in addition to Level II Accountabilities)

Acts as a Subject Matter Expert across multiple technology or multiple business disciplines.

Drives and develops the creation of standards and strategies with Enterprise level Architects that directly contributes to furthering the Target State Architecture.

Mentors at Technology and/or Business Architectural level.

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE:

We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.

All Levels

Four (4) System Engineering, Architecture, Integration or Development experience or relevant field.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field. In lieu of degree, six (6) cumulative years of experience required.

Working knowledge of production level experience with a contemporary software development tool set or systems/network administration tools and environments.

Effective, clear and concise communication and process documentation skills.

Ability to maintain a high level technical and business knowledge and expertise.

Health plan or industry knowledge preferred.

Level II (in addition to Level I Qualifications)

Seven (7) System Engineering, Architecture, Integration or Development experience or relevant field.

Recognized as a leader able to inspire others through conviction, vision, and the ability to formulate and articulate direction in the area of technology architectures.

Interpersonal Relations - Sells approaches through the power of ideas rather than mandates.

Ability to forge single-purpose commitment from others with disparate objectives.

Ability to lead the Solutions Architecture discipline across groups of projects and strategic initiatives and programs.

Level III (in addition to Level II Qualifications)

Ten (10) years System Engineering, Architecture, Integration or Development experience or relevant field.

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale systems integration projects and programs.

Demonstrated leader able to inspire others through mentorship.

Ability to provide systems thinking across a broad range of technological and business topics to sponsor/recommend realistic solutions to complex issues.

Expertise across a broad range of technology/business disciplines with the ability to apply at an ecosystem level to drive Enterprise class change and improvement.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to complete work in a traditional office environment under fluorescent lighting.

Must be able to function while sitting at a desk viewing a computer and using a keyboard and mouse for 3 or more hours at a time.

Must be able to travel across the enterprise.

Ability to work in a home office for continuous periods of time for business continuity.

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One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.

Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know diversity helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

We aspire to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups to apply.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation, and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing workforce diversity, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s):

Grade 210 Minimum: $85, 446 Maximum: $158, 080

Grade 210A Minimum: $99, 133 Maximum: $183, 394

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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