Lead Solution Architect
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana· enterprise· Insurance· Sep 10, 2026 · 2mo ago
Corporate - Baton Rouge, LA
In office
Full-time
Lead
$154K–$220K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with us.
Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.
POSITION PURPOSE Guided by BCBSLA Reference Architecture & Standards, Lead Solution Architect is responsible for leading development of Architecture Solution Blueprints for all business and IT projects. Ensure sound, sustainable and economically viable design, striking the right balance between enterprise and functional needs with a focus on increased operational efficiency, reliability, predictability and long-term economic viability while reducing technical debt. Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities.
NATURE AND SCOPE This role does not manage people
This role reports to this job: Departmental Leadership
Necessary Contacts: To do this job effectively the incumbent has to be in contact with:
All levels of BCBSLA personnel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Bachelor s or other technical program including mathematics, applied physics and/ or Business Administration required
Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience 7 years technical leadership and hands-on technology implementation to include 4 years of experience in software development, DevSecOps engineering, systems administration, systems architecture, data architecture or data engineering and two years’ in solution, domain, or enterprise architecture required.
Requires advanced knowledge of Solution Architecture practice, Application Architecture practice, ALM, Software development best practices and standards, and demonstrable experience in leading business application solution design, and implementation of complex business initiatives.
Must have experience in at least five of the following domains:
Business Architecture
Business Intelligence Architecture
Information Architecture
Application Architecture
Data Architecture
Integration Architecture
Infrastructure Architecture
Digital & Digital Marketing Architecture
Security Architecture
Healthcare Core Administrative Systems (Trizetto Facets)
Care & Disease Management Systems (Zeomega Jiva)
Enterprise Resource Planning - Finance or Human Resources (Oracle Peoplesoft, Workday)
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
DevSecOps
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Healthcare industry experience
Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred.
TOGAF or related certifications
ITIL certification
Vendor certifications
Skills and Abilities Must have intermediate / advanced knowledge in at least four of the following technical skills:
.NET Framework or Core, or Java
JavaScript
Web Services / API development
Informatica Power Center
Microsoft SSIS
Microsoft BizTlk
Single Page Applications / Progressive Web Applications
Web site / services management and security
Data Modeling
Data Integration
SQL
Relational / NoSql Database Systems
Big Data
Tableau / Power BI / Qlik
Additional advanced skills in the following areas:
Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
Strong leadership skills
Excellent analytical and technical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to understand the long-term ( big picture ) and short-term perspectives of situations
Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternatives
Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
Knowledge of information principles and processes
Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting
Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise, and how to respond to political challenges
Facilitate formal training for architects, engineers and analysts
Accountable for following key operational deliverables
Licenses and Certifications None Required
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads the solution architecture process
Develops and publishes the Solution Blueprint document. Ensures alignment, adherence and application of all applicable BCBSLA Reference Architecture components are properly reflected in the Solution Architecture Blueprint deliverable including
Leads enterprise application architecture & software development standards and frameworks, enterprise technical architecture and infrastructure standards and enterprise data architecture and standards
Leads enterprise architecture roadmaps and life-cycle management plans
Creates and presents improvement opportunities to the solution architecture practice / artifacts
Facilitates deep-dive technical discussions around design and an intellectual curiosity to keep technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends
Defines, collects, synthesizes, analyzes and works with IT and Data Analytics team to publishes all related and relevant metrics associated with solution architecture practice to demonstrate increasing maturity and value
Works with Project Portfolio team to review and assess for enterprise-level opportunities to maximize shared services and re-use
Understands business application and industry trends in relation to the Payer Market, identifying, building a business case for and socializing select and relevant innovation opportunities with likelihood of success, and performing POC as warranted
Serves as Architecture SME (and designated Chair as needed) for Architecture Review Board (ARB) and facilitation of review, impact analysis, documentation, recommendation and formal publication of BCBSLA Technical Standards and measurement of adherence to these standards
Serves as SME and facilitator of Solution Architecture Center of Excellence / Communities of Practice
Provides architectural leadership for development efforts by integrating various technologies such as web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, etc
Provides high-level analysis and design reviews to solve conceptual problems and avoid duplication of efforts of same errors within different applications
Works with vendors to integrate their technologies within organization s structure
Evaluates new technologies and recommend extension, expansion, and update of technology standards, practices, and methodologies
Mentors architects, engineers and analysts
Additional Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
All internal employees please apply through Workday Careers.
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Additional Information
Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the My Applications section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact recruiting bcbsla.com for assistance.
In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.
We perform background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.
Additionally, we are a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.
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