Job Specifications
We are currently seeking a Senior Solutions Architect. This role will have the responsibility for design and software development for the Continuing Medicaid Eligibility Modernization program. The mission of the program is to implement eligibility determinations for the Medicaid complex (Non-MAGI) population utilizing industry best practices, proven frameworks, and modern technologies. New York State will automate as much of the determination process as possible thereby reducing the need for human intervention and in person assistance to the Medicaid complex population.
The Senior Solutions Architect will work together with the business partners to understand business requirements and design the overall application architecture, including components and interfaces, and write, test and debug code as required.
Job Duties
Conducts review of the current infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to determine optimal cloud architecture
Collaborates with application developers and system administrators to ensure interoperability between cloud and on-premises components, and between one cloud platform to another, resolving integration challenges
Develops detailed plans for migrating applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises environments to the cloud while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations
Designs, implements, and manages containerized solutions, involving Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
Design and define API architecture and standards
Designs and implements Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions to ensure secure and efficient file exchange across systems
Identifies and mitigates risks associated with technology choices and implementations related to Medicaid Transformation Program
Works with various stakeholders, including vendors, developers, and business leaders to ensure the cloud strategy meets their needs
Manages, monitors, and optimizes cloud environments for performance, cost, and scalability
Communicates verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals including management, users, vendors and other technology staff
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible information technology experience in developing large scale systems comparable to the NY State of Health (NYSOH), three of these years must have been managing teams.
5 years’ experience in architecting solutions in Java, Python, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.
3 years’ experience in architecting and developing solutions using Salesforce Low-code platform.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience managing vendors, including monitoring of service level agreements and adherence to contract terms
Demonstrated experience working in health and human services at a national, state or local level as well as experience working with Medicaid programs in New York State
Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing APIs within microservices environment
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing MFT solutions
Demonstrated proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering cloud solutions on the Salesforce platform that deliver business value to customers
Industry certifications in AWS / GCP
Hourly Rate or Salary Range $105,000.00 - $130,000.00
Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.
Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)