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Overview

The Web Architect-Senior will be responsible for providing technical solutions to a variety of enterprise-wide business problems that impact the web and mobile technologies. They will ensure business strategy, industry standards, technologies and relative trends are reflected in the IH web architecture. They will also be accountable for analyzing and designing solutions to meet enterprise-wide business requirements and guiding the implementation team to successful solution implementation. The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including senior management, will be essential. They will also be responsible for understanding the interdependencies of the enterprise landscape. This position will lead teams of architects, application developers and other IT resources across development teams in a DevOps capacity displaying a desire to automate manual, repetitive tasks. While working with the Enterprise Architecture, IT Leadership, Department Heads and Executive Team leaders, the Web Architect-Senior will establish a vision of the overall future state of the web architecture and then guide its implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Six (6) years of experience in systems support role with demonstrated results in analytics, configuring, coding, testing, problem solving and support, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge required. Knowledge of health care payer business is preferred.

• Experience with methodology-based development (SDLC). Agile experience preferred.

• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools. Microsoft TFS is preferred.

• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with continuous development tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, Microsoft TFS.

• Ability to articulate designs to other technical staff through discussion, diagrams, and writing.

• Demonstrated experience of application design principles and application architecture.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends as a foundation for technology and application roadmaps.

• Ability to navigate and work on multiple development platforms such as Unix and Windows.

• Expertise with at least one development paradigm and experience with various others such as procedural languages, object-oriented languages, message-oriented-middleware, and ETL tools.

• Experience in the following applications/languages/patterns required: C#, .Net, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, XML, AngularJS, JQuery, SQL.

• Experience in the following applications/languages/patterns is desired: Active MQ, Kafka, Siebel, Splunk.

• Strong experience developing applications for multiple browsers and applications for iOS and Android.

• Strong experience with CMS tools such as dotNetNuke.

• Strong database design and SQL experience. Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and No-SQL databases.

• Experience implementing third party (vendor) systems and designing integration points to core administration systems.

• Ability to lead teams, work as part of a team or to be self-directed as required. Lead by example and serve as a mentor for other team members.

• Good organizational and communication skills; ability to guide development of various-sized projects and lead teams of architects and developers.

• Experience with automated unit and/or functional testing methods preferred.

• Experience writing and facilitating Requests for Information/Proposals.

• Experience estimating projects for multiple IT functions.

• Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

Essential Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to other architects, application developers and other IT resources to solve problems, provide guidance and direction.

• Provide technical direction by developing/recommending alternatives and creative solutions that are both effective and efficient in cost and process.

• Gain approval and organizational commitment for systems, infrastructure and software plans from appropriate IT and business unit leaders.

• Make technology choices based on business requirements and information systems strategy, principles, and structure.

• Evaluate workload and capacity of systems and provide insight during estimating processes.

• Be an active participant in the creation and adherence to standards and guidelines to ensure project quality.

• Create reusability into systems for other IT resources to utilize in their development efforts.

• Develop written specifications and documentation according to the engineering lifecycle that aid in development, use and support.

• Manage testing of all system functions.

• Remain current in languages, development techniques and UX patterns.

• Ensure stability, integrity, availability, productivity, and efficient operation of assigned systems.

Hiring Compensation Range: $140,000 - $155,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/careers/additional-eeo-aap-information) for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.

Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.

The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation.

Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community.

We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. We are here to continue learning and to generate important dialog.

We are committed to doing what matters most - reaching out, working together, and caring for our community. A healthy community benefits everyone who lives in it. You too can be part of making difference in the lives of others, together we achieve so much more. Please click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/community-report) to view our Community Reports.

Apply today and join us on the journey to a happier, healthier, and more inclusive community.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. We are a drug-free workplace. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: accommodations@independenthealth.com or Human Resources, 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.

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