Solution Architect

<h2><b>Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.<span></span></b></h2><p><b>Why it matters:</b></p><p>You are responsible for turning our business ideas into working systems. As the solution architect for our Pharmacy Value Stream, you will design both our traditional platforms and new Agentic AI tools. Your technical solutions will make our daily operations more efficient, reduce business costs, and ultimately improve the healthcare services we provide.</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll do:</b></p><ul><li>Partner with Product Owners at project initiation to define and scope technical solutions, covering both AI and traditional technologies.</li><li>Design and architect modern systems, from enterprise platforms to cutting-edge Agentic AI.</li><li>Build rapid prototypes and proofs-of-concept using Python, Java, and AI tools like Claude Code and Google Gemini.</li><li>Lead technical discussions with business leaders and engineering teams, translating complex ideas into clear action.</li><li>Ensure new solutions securely and efficiently integrate with our existing healthcare and data governance platforms.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you’ll need</b>:</p><ul><li>8-10+ years of IT experience across solution architecture, systems analysis, and software engineering.</li><li>Hands-on experience architecting or building solutions using AI, Machine Learning, or LLMs.</li><li>Proficiency in languages like Python or Java and a strong grasp of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li><li>Deep understanding of both modern (microservices, APIs) and traditional enterprise architecture.</li><li>Industry experience in healthcare or pharmacy benefits management (PBM) is a major plus.</li><li>A bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, etc.) is required; a master's is a plus.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why you’ll love it here: </b></p><p>•    Lead innovation and shape the future of our technology.</p><p>•    Work on high-impact projects that directly improve member services.</p><p>•    Be at the forefront of applying advanced AI in the healthcare industry.</p><p></p><p>This position is eligible for the Flex persona.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Minimum Education Requirements:</h2><p style="text-align:left"><span>High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Location</h2>Boston, Hingham<h2>Time Type</h2>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Salary Range: $158,336.64 - $204,600.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br /><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.</p><p></p><p>This job is also eligible for variable pay.</p><p></p><p>We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.</p><p></p><p>Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.</p><p></p><p><b>WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?</b></p><p>We understand that the<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/" target="_blank"><b> confidence gap</b></a> and<a href="https://www.braintreepayments.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/" target="_blank"><b> imposter syndrome</b></a> can  prevent  amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.</p><p></p><p>As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our <a href="https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/culturepage" target="_blank">Company Culture</a> page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our <a href="https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/jointalentcommunity?applyType=JTC" target="_blank">Talent Community</a> to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.</p><p></p><p>At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our "<a href="https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/how-we-work" target="_blank">How We Work</a>" Page.</p><p></p><p></p>

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