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Blue Cross of Idaho · 1 day ago

Principal Enterprise Architect

Meridian, ID

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $193K/yr

10+ years exp

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a highly skilled Principal Enterprise Architect to lead their enterprise architecture initiatives. This strategic leadership role involves defining and governing the EA framework, driving technology roadmaps, and enhancing healthcare services through digital transformation.

Health InsuranceInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Debbie Hall

Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for enterprise architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with regulatory requirements

Architect and optimize multi-tenant platforms to support scalable, secure, and compliant solutions across multiple business units and affiliates

System Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable systems and applications in the health plan payer environment

Technology Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology strategy that supports the organization's business objectives and enhances our competitive position

Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, bridging business strategy with technical execution. Collaborate with IT, security, compliance, and business teams to ensure architectures meet HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2, and state/federal regulations

Innovation: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends, and recommend their adoption where they add value to the organization

Vendor & Ecosystem Management: Oversee vendor evaluations (e.g., PBM platforms, EHR integrations, cloud providers) and ensure third-party solutions align with enterprise standards. Guide partnerships with payers, providers, ACOs, and HIEs to enable seamless data exchange and care coordination

Governance: Establish and enforce architecture governance and standards to ensure consistency and quality across all projects

Mentorship: Mentor and guide other technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural artifacts, including blueprints, roadmaps, and technical specifications, to guide implementation and governance

Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions and technology implementations

Qualification

Enterprise architectureHealthcare interoperabilityCloud computingAPI ecosystemsPayer core systemsArchitectural frameworksRisk managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

10+ years in enterprise architecture, including 5+ years in the health plan payer environment

Proven track record in designing and implementing multi-tenant architectures and solutions within the healthcare industry

Leading large-scale architectural projects from conception to implementation

Deep expertise in payer core systems (e.g., QNXT, Facets, HealthEdge, Guidewire) and healthcare interoperability (EDI X12, FHIR, CCDA)

Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and compliance requirements

Expertise in modern architectural frameworks and methodologies, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SAFe

Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Expertise in API ecosystems, event-driven architectures, and zero-trust security frameworks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Preferred

Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is a plus

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Community service and self-care days

Medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance

401(k) matching and non-contributory plan

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance plan (EAP)

Adoption assistance program

Paid family leave program

Company

Blue Cross of Idaho

Blue Cross of Idaho operates as a health insurance company.

Founded in 1945

Meridian, Idaho, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.bcidaho.com/

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