Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead and oversee the technical solution for a large-scale Medicaid Provider Enrollment system. This role is responsible for defining and governing the overall technical architecture, ensuring solutions align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and enterprise standards.

The Enterprise Architect will act as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, guiding solution design from concept through implementation.

**The position is fully remote, with approximately 25% travel**
 

Why Join Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching
• Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs
• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and interface with the developers to design, develop, test and implement critical functionality and POCs
• Work with clients to create strategies and frameworks
• Architect and design application solutions
• Guide developers
• Provide hands-on development support
• Design software components from business requirements
• Document and diagram application functionality from business requirements
• Define, maintain, and govern the end-to-end enterprise and solution architecture for a Medicaid Provider Enrollment system
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions leveraging cloud-based architectures, primarily AWS
• Establish, document, and enforce technical standards, patterns, and best practices across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure
• Review technical designs and deliverables to ensure feasibility, quality, and compliance with architectural standards and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate proposed solutions for technical soundness, performance, security, and maintainability
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and cloud security standards
• Identify architectural risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Support technology roadmaps and modernization efforts
• Work closely with application developers, data architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions
• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and program stakeholders to ensure technology aligns with program objectives
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership and external partners
• Ensure solutions support Medicaid program requirements, data privacy, and security standards
• Promote consistency, interoperability, and reusability across systems- Participate in reviews, audits, and design approvals as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience leading architecture for large-scale, complex systems, preferably in healthcare or government programs
• Strong experience designing and overseeing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in AWS

 Expertise in the following areas:

• Application architecture
• Integration patterns and APIs
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Cloud security and governance
• Experience setting, maintaining, and enforcing architecture standards
• Demonstrated ability to review and approve technical designs for feasibility and compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Medicaid systems, provider enrollment, eligibility, or claims platforms
• Familiarity with state or federal healthcare regulations
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate)
• Experience working in DevOps environments utilizing multiple development methodologies