Solutions Architect

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• 12 month Contract
• Remote (Eastern Time hours)

Our healthcare client is seeking a Solution Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that power the next generation of healthcare delivery. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor, shaping system architectures that support Aetna's mission to transform health care through data-driven insights, interoperability, and AI-powered automation.

• Key Responsibilities
• Architect and Design Solutions :
• Develop end-to-end solution architectures for enterprise systems, APIs, and AI-driven applications, ensuring alignment with Aetna's technology standards and business objectives.
• Lead Technical Strategy :
• Translate complex business requirements into well-structured, scalable, and maintainable architectures that integrate seamlessly with Aetna's digital ecosystem.
• API and Integration Expertise :
• Design and manage secure, high-performance APIs and microservices that enable interoperability between internal systems, external partners, and cloud platforms.
• AI and Data Enablement :
• Partner with data scientists and engineering teams to integrate machine learning and AI capabilities into operational systems, improving outcomes, automation, and personalization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and infrastructure teams to guide technical decisions, review implementations, and ensure architecture adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Hands-On Implementation :
• Provide practical, hands-on technical guidance and prototype complex architectural components when necessary—serving as both a designer and a doer.
• Governance and Best Practices :
• Define and enforce architectural standards, technology roadmaps, and reference architectures to promote reuse, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Required Qualifications
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience : 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, or enterprise integration roles.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and deploying modern architectures using cloud-native technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong expertise in API design, RESTful and GraphQL services, and integration frameworks.
• Exposure to AI / ML technologies (e.g., integrating AI models into production environments, leveraging NLP, or predictive analytics in healthcare workflows).
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic architecture planning with practical implementation, showing examples of past work or projects that delivered measurable impact.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Healthcare or insurance industry experience with knowledge of HIPAA, FHIR, and healthcare data interoperability.
• Certification in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, AWS / Azure Certified Architect, etc.).
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, etc.).

_Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws._

Job Type : Contract

Pay : $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location : Remote

Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.