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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).