Principal Solutions Architect

Job Duties

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Position Title : Principal Solutions Architect

Location : Hybrid | Eagan, Minnesota

Career Area : Information Technology

The Impact You Will Have

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a Principal Solutions Architect in Eagan, MN. The Principal Solutions Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of data solutions across the enterprise. They will work closely with the senior data solutions architects to ensure that data solutions are aligned with the overall IT strategy and meet industry standards. The Principal Solutions Architect will also be responsible for leading the development of data governance policies and procedures to ensure that data is managed and used effectively.

The Principal Solutions Architect are responsible for ensuring that data solutions are designed and implemented in a way that supports the company's long-term goals. Their work is essential to the company's ability to effectively leverage data to improve its operations and decision-making.

Your Responsibilities

• Promote and support the use of cloud computing architecture and recommend the best cloud technology for building secure, reliable, cost-efficient, high-performance, and operationally sound applications for the Enterprise Data Platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Drive solutions with alignment to the enterprise strategy and enterprise architecture roadmap, collaborating with program and project managers, product owners, and enterprise architects.
• Mentor and coach delivery teams on reusable pattern designs and configurable frameworks, ensuring the effective execution of technology-driven business solutions across initiatives.
• Translate business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Own the principles and services used to develop a technical cloud strategy, oversee cloud migration efforts, examine workload architectures, and provide guidance and recommendations on addressing high-risk issues.
• Design configurable frameworks and identify patterns for building robust data pipelines.
• Stay up to date with the best practices of AWS services and solutions and industry trends.
• Present findings, recommendations, and proof of concepts (POC) to the team, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Oversee and consult on project and foundational data analysis, data design and modeling, and architectural reviews while ensuring quality and compliance to the enterprise data strategy.
• Research and maintain awareness of current and emerging process, policy, and technology solutions related to Information Technology and overall strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Compensation and Benefits :

Pay Range : $115,000.00 - $155,300.00 - $195,600.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include :

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days a week-one designated anchor day with your team, and one day of your choosing. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at : talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

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Minimum Education Required

Minimum Experience Required

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

Compensation

Postal Code

55121

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

2187

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

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