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PURPOSE: Creates and maintains enterprise level data solution architectures and custom integration solutions design recommendations based on business objectives and long-term enterprise architecture and enterprise data architecture (EA&EDA) strategy. Provides input regarding the integration of applications and data across one or more product lines- either individually or in concert with a project team. Responsibilities may also include participation in performance monitoring, product evaluation, and buy vs. build recommendations.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Under the direction of the Enterprise Data Architect Manager, the incumbent’s accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Develop data focused solutions architectures to support current and emerging business needs while ensuring adherence to EA and EDA standards and governance procedures. Provides technical leadership in developing solutions by applying industry best practices for end to end data solution architecture, participates in cross-functional architecture teams, and develops future architecture, technology stack and migration plans. Communicates with business owners, product owners, other architects, and the technical delivery teams.2. Accountable for more complex projects solutions that require in-depth knowledge from data technologies and architecture perspective.Integrates existing data infrastructure with new applications by selecting the best data platform and technology options that provides the best solution for business needs. Responsible for creating and maintaining artifacts to showcase conceptual and logical data solution architecture, data flows and technology stacks to meet business need and integration.3. Publishdata solutions architecturalartifacts, present to Architecture Review Board and stakeholders, and educate the business and technical teams about the architecture.5. Maintains knowledge of and apply industry best practices for data technologies, platforms (on-prem and Cloud based) and architecture. Responsible for developing future state architecture, technology, and migration plans. Evaluates and selects from existing and emerging technologies options best fitting business and IT strategic needs.6. Responsible for creating architecture and technical enablers to support architecture runways. Supports the implementation of enablers and ensures solution of technical and architecture enablers meet solution objectives.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Required: This position requires Graduate Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / related IT Field with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / related IT field with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR equivalent experience. Proven ability to distinguish data and architectural requirements at system level, project level, department level and enterprise level; must be able to perform requirements definition, analysis, data pattern analysis and design in support of enterprise data integration efforts. Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management in multi-discipline environments. Demonstrated knowledge of data architecture concepts and industry trends. Experience leading the design, development and delivery of an enterprise-wide data architecture and blueprint.Abilities/Skills: Position requires very strong written and oral communications skills, including some presentation skills. Works well under general supervision, with regular review of work needed. Candidate must be able to work with a broad range of users, business management, and IT management and project leaders. Candidate must possess professional and negotiating skills as well as the ability to function successfully in a team and results oriented environment.Enterprise Lead Data Architect is expected to guide more junior-level Data ArchitectsUse joint application development techniques (JAD) to assist clients with the translation of business rules into data models: Conduct data definition sessions with users; Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the data repository; Participate and/or assist Management in driving the development, implementation and use of an enterprise data warehouse; Provide guidance, education and assistance to the IT and user communities in support of their data access and usage activities.Subject Matter Expert of Conceptual (ER Diagrams), logical and physical database design, data acquisition analysis and design.Subject Matter Expert of multiple RDBMS (DB2, Oracle, Sybase) and the architectural implications associated with each platform.Demonstrated experience in the creation of work plans that lead to consolidation of legacy systems.Demonstrated experience with data profiling and quality assessments with some experience in implementation of a enterprise quality program.Demonstrated experience with metadata creation and implementation of an enterprise wide metadata strategy.Demonstrated ability to distinguish data and architectural requirements at project level; must be able to perform requirements definition, analysis, data pattern analysis and design in support of enterprise data integration efforts.Preferred:Familiarity with LDAP, Single sign-on, Web technologies and enterprise web services as well as technical web services, Enterprise taxonomy.Solid experience in environments with Object Oriented methodology and development tools such as Rational Rose, Model Maker, VISIO and ERwin to develop process and models as well as experience in technologies such as SOAP, JDBC and XML.Knowledge of healthcare industry Data Architecture best practices with knowledge of CareFirst business of information systems operations.Knowledge and experience with CASE tools, ErWin, data warehouse tools, and the integration of OLAP and OLTP environments.Knowledge of CareFirst business or information systems operations; Supervisory and project management experience.Equal Employment Opportunity CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Hire Range Disclaimer Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.Where To Apply Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careersClosing Date Please apply before: 6.11.21Federal Disc/Physical Demand Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.Sponsorship in US Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without SponsorshipVacancy expired!