Solution Architect (Finance)

Role Overview

• Will be focusing on integration and modernization initiatives supporting clinical programs in Utilization Management and Case Management (UMCM), primarily focused on medical inpatient and outpatient services.
• Responsible for defining commercially aware and technically astute solutions that both align to and inform architectural direction while balancing the typical constraints evident on project delivery, principally across a range of shared assets within The Cigna Group.
• The role is embedded within the Care Solutions teams and works collaboratively with senior stakeholders to define strategic direction, thereafter, ensuring that intent is reflected in business solutions.
• The person must be comfortable leading and defining effective business solutions within complex project environments, demonstrating the maturity to build strong working relationships across Business, IT, and 3rdParty stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the definition and delivery of solution designs in an agile environment, working through business and technical requirements to describe a holistic view of a target service that meets both business and operational expectations across a range of legacy and strategic assets.
• Contribute to the development of strategic roadmaps, architectures, and technology standards and the adoption of new technologies.
• Develop and maintain all relevant architectural artifacts.
• Participate in and be a key contributor to architectural governance processes.
• Develop expertise and knowledge of key assets and platforms across a broad spectrum of architectural concerns - application, data, integration, infrastructure, deployment and operations, security etc.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on integration strategies, standards and best practices aligning with health insurance business objectives and driving digital modernization initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies for architectural risks.
• Collaborate with and mentor/support colleagues within the architecture and delivery teams to promote adoption of best practices.
• Actively participate in the full project lifecycle from early shaping of high-level estimates and delivery plans through to active governance of the solution as it is developed and built in later phases
• Accountable for the architecture and quality assurance of key design elements across a wide range of solutions and systems
• Become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders promoting modernization and simplification of the technology landscape aligned with strategic roadmaps

Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years of technology experience.
• At least 2 years in a System / Solution Architecture or Lead Technical Design role.
• At least 5 years of experience in a healthcare environment - payor or provider.
• Breadth of experience and technical acumen across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, security, service management, business process architecture capabilities.
• Commercial awareness incorporating financial planning and budgeting.
• A track record of working successfully in a globally dispersed team would be beneficial.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing and governing integration architectures that enable seamless data exchange between disparate systems, applications and services, utilizing technologies such as APIs, microservices, messaging queues, ESBs, and iPaaS.
• Proficiency in using architecture design and modelling tools (e.g. SAP Lean IX, IBM Rational Software, ArchiMate etc.).
• Expertise in using integration platform & tools and data transformation & mapping tools.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 135,600 - 226,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.