Covered California Solutions Architect (ITS Architect IV)

Covered California Solutions Architect (ITS Architect IV)

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Team Youll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we invite you to review and apply today to help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

As a Covered California Solutions Architect (ITS Architect IV), you will help shape the future of healthcare. Youll be an integral part of our IT Application Development team, striving for excellence while serving member health with dignity. The role involves defining and implementing innovative solutions to ensure successful implementation of the Covered California program. Youll own the implementation, ensuring the solution meets requirements and fits seamlessly into the CalOptima Health environment. Youll lead initiatives, deliver high?quality, scalable and efficient solutions, collaborate across departments, promote best practices, continuously improve the flow of value, and manage risks to ensure successful delivery.

Your Contributions To the Team

• Participates in a mission?driven culture of high?quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short? and long?term goals / priorities for the program.
• Architects and leads solution initiatives, ensuring all teams are prepared by understanding the business context, program vision and expected outcomes.
• Provides subject matter expertise and supports large complex projects and / or multiple smaller projects.
• Navigates complex situations and makes informed decisions that progress the solution development process.
• Tracks and interprets productivity metrics, quality measurements and team performance metrics to monitor progress, ensure the solution meets the desired outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintains effective communication with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to help them better understand the principles and practices of solution development and the implications for the program.
• Mentors team members on best practices to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Implements and manages development practices within a software development lifecycle, including defining roles, responsibilities and processes.
• Fosters collaboration across teams to ensure that objectives are well understood and potential roadblocks are identified early.
• Maintains knowledge about current technological trends and ensures CalOptima Health is aligned with these trends.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

Bachelors degree in information technology or related field PLUS 10 years of experience working in a health plan information technology setting, with 5 years of experience in a large health plan required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying. 10 years of experience in software development and architecture required. 7 years of experience leading complex, cross?functional solutions and initiatives required. 7 years of experience in release planning and sequencing required. Proven track record of leading successful software projects required. Experience leading the process of developing information technology procedures and documenting required. Full?cycle Development Experience Required.

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role

Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Healths leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. Work independently and exercise sound judgment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events. Organize, be analytical, problem?solve and possess project management skills. Work in a fast?paced environment and in an efficient manner. Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. Motivate and lead multi?program teams and external committees / coalitions. Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office : Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications / systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and / or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Ways We Are Here For You

Additional benefits and perks

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is November 6, 2025 at 9 : 00?PM (PST). We encourage you to apply early. Applications after the first review date may not be guaranteed consideration. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Our Commitment to You

Your application and resume will be reviewed by a dedicated recruiter. If your experience matches what we need, we will reach out to discuss next steps. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview. If you make it through the steps above and are selected for this role, you will be required to undergo a reference and background check (including a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a drug screening and / or post?offer pre?employment medical examination. If you are an internal CalOptima Health applicant, please apply through the internal portal on InfoNet. We will keep you updated through the candidate portal and email. CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together. CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, genetics, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site.

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Seniority level

Mid?Senior level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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