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Senior Enterprise Architect

Job Type: Contractor
Job Location: Des Moines, IA
Primary Skills: Architect
Job Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-level Senior Enterprise Architect with a strong background in the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of 10+ years in architectural roles, including at least 5 years as an Enterprise Architect. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders while designing and guiding the implementation of modern architectural patterns and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business goals and healthcare industry standards.
  • Lead the design and implementation of modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams while ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and architectural approaches to enhance scalability, performance, and flexibility.
  • Foster communication between technical and business teams, ensuring that technical solutions are clearly understood and appropriately implemented.
  • Create and maintain architecture documentation, roadmaps, and standards to support the organization’s strategic initiatives.
  • Identify and resolve architectural issues while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in architectural roles, including 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect.
  • Healthcare industry experience is essential.
  • Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns and frameworks, including:
    • Microservices architecture
    • Event-driven architecture
    • Serverless frameworks
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
  • Strong experience with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical and business teams.
  • Experience in enterprise-level system integration and data flow management.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).