Senior Solution Architect

Blue Cross NC

. Develop solution architectures, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with enterprise standards and business and technology objectives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $118,691 - $189,906 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing solution architectures and technical designs that align with enterprise standards, focusing on data governance, cloud technologies, and software development methodologies. Proven ability to lead large-scale architecture initiatives while mentoring teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

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Enterprise ArchitectureData GovernanceCloud-Native TechnologiesSoftware Development MethodologiesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitectureData ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentIntegration PatternsAnalytics SolutionsSDLC PracticesEmerging Technologies EvaluationTechnical Risk ManagementEvent-Driven ArchitecturesPlatform Engineering

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationChange ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Data QualityMetadata ManagementComplianceAgile DeliveryArchitecture Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop solution architectures, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with enterprise standards and business and technology objectives
Serve as senior architect for complex initiatives, partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and delivery teams
Design scalable data architectures supporting data quality, governance, metadata management, analytics, compliance, and business requirements
Develop solutions across cloud platforms, data and analytics, integrations, APIs, event-driven architectures, databases, and application development
Apply and contribute to architectural standards, design patterns, governance processes, and security requirements
Evaluate emerging technologies and participate in proofs of concept
Identify and address technical risks, architecture gaps, dependencies, and design considerations
Provide architecture guidance throughout the SDLC
Partner with Agile delivery teams and mentor engineers
Communicate architectural recommendations and trade-offs to business and technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required), or 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience in related field
Experience developing enterprise technology strategies and leading large-scale architecture initiatives
Deep expertise in two or more areas including Data & Analytics, Cloud, Software Development, Integration, Infrastructure, or Security Architecture
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution design, software development methodologies, and SDLC practices
Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data platforms, analytics solutions, and data governance capabilities
Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies, modern integration patterns, APIs, and platform engineering practices
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and delivering AI-enabled business solutions
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, leadership, mentoring, and change management capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and wellness programs
Parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
401k match including an annual company contribution
Annual Incentive Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO)