What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Architect position at Cognizant?
Job Summary
As a Chief Architect with 18 to 20 years of experience you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and architectural strategy for our organization. Your expertise in CX-Solution Architect and Enterprise Architect combined with your domain knowledge in Medicare and Medicaid Claims and Payer will drive our success. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site during day shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of architectural strategies that align with business goals.
- Oversee the design and integration of complex systems to ensure seamless operation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure that architectural solutions are scalable secure and cost-effective.
- Conduct regular reviews of system architecture and make recommendations for improvements.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the company's technical capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations particularly in the Medicare and Medicaid Claims domain.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architectural practices.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.
- Monitor and address technical debt to maintain system health and performance.
- Support the development of project plans and timelines to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
- The qualified candidate will be expected to travel on a very limited basis, as required for business, up to 5% of the time or less.
Required Experience
- Possess extensive experience in CX-Solution Architect and Enterprise Architect roles.
- Demonstrate deep domain knowledge in Medicare and Medicaid Claims and Payer.
- Exhibit strong leadership and mentorship skills.
- Show proficiency in designing and integrating complex systems.
- Have excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Be adept at evaluating and implementing new technologies.
- Maintain a strong focus on scalability security and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architectural practices.
- Support the development of project plans and timelines.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
- Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions.
Preferred Experience
- Prefer experience in Healthcare Payer Systems: This includes a deep understanding of claims processing, provider payments, and healthcare data integration. Familiarity with payer platforms such as Trizetto Facets and experience with solutions like Zelis Payment Integrity are highly valued.
- Prefer Compliance and Data Security Expertise: Strong knowledge of healthcare data security standards such as HIPAA and HITRUST.
Top Reasons to Join Our Team
Excellent compensation/benefits. A strong financial incentive package that includes a solid base salary with a highly attractive commission's plan. Further incentives include award programs, club trips, and excellent benefits package. Wide exposure to industry, product, and functional standard methodologies; as well as outstanding teams supporting your sales pursuits. Encouraging management team that rewards initiative & success. Exciting, industry leading practice where you can truly build a long-term career. Congenial, collaborative, and goal-oriented environment; the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse, highly experienced team of business professionals. Tremendous opportunities for growth with a real career path promoting career advancement.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, based on applicable law.
A Good fit for the Cognizant culture
A person who possesses a true passion for changing organizations for the better, and desires to do so within a goal, yet professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our “Cultural Value Drivers” are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization: Open, Visible, Motivated, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.
Work Authorization
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or any time in the future.
