You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions that align with business goals. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex transformations. The architect will partner with stakeholders across IT and business domains to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Develops strong relationships within the BU (Business Unit) and technology leaders as well as within application teams to become an expert in the intersection between the BU and the applications which support it
Architect and implement end-to-end solutions across cloud, desktop, and collaboration platforms
Mentor domain architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Ensure adherence to architectural standards, security policies, compliance frameworks and representation in architecture review boards
Provides planning, analysis, guidance, and definition of a business architecture that effectively supports the business strategy
Architects and designs comprehensive technology supporting business solutions that meet BU requirements on high-impact projects
Applies broad knowledge of Centene’s business capabilities and service offerings to develop a portfolio of solution alternatives that can be refined, enhanced, or tailored to meet specific needs for their respective customers
Aligns the organizational goals and capability implications with the required organizational change, including staff, role, reporting and size impacts
Ensures the target state business process supports the capability requirements
Consults with business, data, and technical subject matter experts to identify how a given business architecture can support these goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 5 – 7 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
One or more of the following skills are desired.
Experience with End User Computing, M365 Collaboration and Content, Automation and Productivity AI, Communication and Messaging, Client Virtualization, Client Application Enablement
Knowledge of Other: Cyber Security, Identity and Access technology and process, and MS Entra
Soft Skills:
Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate - Ability to work independently
Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
