Job Description
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Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka MN USA
In-Office or Remote
110K-189K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
The Enterprise Architect will lead architectural vision collaborate with stakeholders design solutions for healthcare processes and ensure system interoperability.
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Requisition Number: 2331727
Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The health solutions marketplace is hungry for new ideas innovative products and software that drives elevated performance for the business and the customer. The UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is feeding incredible solutions to that marketplace every day by bringing out the best in our software engineering teams. We serve customers across the health system. Not only do we have more of them every day we also have more technology greater data resources and far broader expertise than any competitor anywhere. We're out to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. If you're in you'll be challenged like never before. It's time to join this history making.
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong knowledge of healthcare data and processes including enrollment claims eligibility and related systems. The ideal candidate will have a business-focused mindset working closely with business teams to understand requirements and design solutions that address complex challenges. This role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving over deep technical migration expertise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington D.C. area you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. In addition to your salary we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110200 to $188800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race gender sexuality age location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today however there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The health solutions marketplace is hungry for new ideas innovative products and software that drives elevated performance for the business and the customer. The UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is feeding incredible solutions to that marketplace every day by bringing out the best in our software engineering teams. We serve customers across the health system. Not only do we have more of them every day we also have more technology greater data resources and far broader expertise than any competitor anywhere. We're out to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. If you're in you'll be challenged like never before. It's time to join this history making.
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong knowledge of healthcare data and processes including enrollment claims eligibility and related systems. The ideal candidate will have a business-focused mindset working closely with business teams to understand requirements and design solutions that address complex challenges. This role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving over deep technical migration expertise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington D.C. area you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders including business leaders and executive management to define and execute the architectural vision aligned with business objectives
- Partner closely with business teams to understand healthcare-related processes (enrollment claims eligibility) and translate business needs into actionable technical solutions
- Facilitate JAD sessions and requirements workshops with cross-functional teams and architects to design solutions addressing complex business challenges
- Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture blueprints and technical designs for enterprise-level systems and applications
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement scalable secure and cost-effective technical solutions
- Translate high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture documents
- Design and oversee integration strategies between complex systems applications and third-party services to ensure seamless interoperability
- Provide technical leadership mentorship and guidance to junior architects and development teams ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies tools and platforms to enhance system performance reliability and business outcomes
- Analyze and optimize system performance scalability and security identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks and vulnerabilities
- Review and validate solution designs to ensure compliance with organizational standards industry best practices and healthcare regulatory requirements
- Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address project-related challenges and uncertainties
- Collaborate with project management teams to ensure timely delivery and successful implementation of architectural solutions
- Lead the development of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate design approaches technologies and integration methods
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of architectural designs solutions and implementation processes for reference and compliance purposes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the architecture team to enhance efficiency quality and innovation in solution delivery
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture solution architecture system design and software development
- 5+ years of experience with microservices architecture APIs RESTful services and SOA
- 2+ years of experience leading large-scale projects and cross-functional teams
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and cloud-native principles
- Healthcare expertise is critical-must have hands-on experience with healthcare data processes and regulatory standards
- Solid understanding of business initiatives and ability to partner with business teams to solve BI-related problems
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) design patterns and best practices
- Knowledge of databases (SQL NoSQL) data modeling and integration technologies
- Understanding of DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced certifications (AWS Azure TOGAF)
- Experience with containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and security best practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams
- Ability to lead business-driven solution design and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and JAD facilitation
- Proven ability to innovate and deliver solutions that solve business challenges
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. In addition to your salary we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110200 to $188800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race gender sexuality age location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today however there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie MN
160000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011
What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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