Enterprise Architect II

We are hiring an Enterprise Architect II on our Strategy and Architecture team at BCBST!

In this role, you will help shape the technology architecture that supports our provider domain, including critical capabilities such as provider interactions, contracting, credentialing, and network management. You’ll evaluate emerging trends in provider network management and translate business needs into scalable architecture and integration solutions.

To be successful in this role, in addition to the core job requirements, you’ll bring strong architecture and communication skills along with experience in the payer-provider space. You will be a strong candidate if you have interoperability leadership experience with HL7 and FHIR, strong integration expertise across APIs and data streaming, and experience with a variety of data storage and retrieval technologies, including GraphQL, graph databases, and other database platforms. Adaptability and the ability to quickly learn new technologies, domains, and assignments will also be important.

Note:

• This is a remote, work-from-home position, but the final round of interviews will take place on-site in our Chattanooga, TN office.
• Limited travel is required.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, guidance, and definition of the EA to support the corporate business strategies.
• Leading in the implementation of EA strategies and best practices to support business objectives, while focusing on business process design, solutions, information gathering and technology utilization.
• Providing guidance to enterprise architects on defining technical service capabilities, design attributes, draft enterprise profiles and segment architecture; controlling risks and solving complex issues related to EA.
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, addresses stakeholder requirements and providing clients consultations to shape the future success of EA.
• Providing EA support by directing teams in baseline, target and roadmap development, transition planning, system and security management and segment architecture.
• Build and maintain architecture portfolio translating business strategies into IT investments.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.

Experience

• 5 years - Experience as an individual contributor leading a team in the design and implementation of one or more of the following: application and integration, data, technology and/or security architecture required.

• N/a

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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About Us

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

What We're Looking For

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

Remote First

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.