[Hiring] Principal Enterprise Architect @Capital Blue Cross

Role Description

The Principal Enterprise Architect-Facets leads architecture for a specific business domain (e.g., Claims, Enrollment & Billing, Provider, UM/PA). Guides Agile PODs to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned to enterprise principles, HIPAA, and payer standards (EDI X12, FHIR). Drives application rationalization and adoption of reference patterns in Azure.

• Translate business capabilities into target state, transition architectures, and architecture runway (epics, NFRs).
• Produce solution blueprints (context/logical/data/integration diagrams) and support threat modeling, privacy, and resilience.
• Apply API-first and event-driven patterns (Azure API Management, Kafka), integrate with core platforms (e.g., Facets, TruCare, Salesforce, EHR interfaces).
• Support application rationalization using APM tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardooq); document TCO, redundancy, and disposition (tolerate, invest, migrate, retire).
• Ensure designs meet privacy & security (HIPAA, least privilege, tokenization, encryption), resilience, observability, and cost objectives.
• Contribute to architecture governance (ARB), standards (naming, versioning, FHIR profiles), and DevSecOps best practices.
• Promote AI literacy—adopt approved patterns (prompt management, RAG, PHI redaction, human review) with Responsible AI controls.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve flow and reduce rework in sprints/PI planning.

Qualifications

• Tools: Jira/Confluence, Visio/Lucid, ServiceNow APM/CMDB (or LeanIX).
• Strong with Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, API Management, Event Grid), Kafka, REST/FHIR/GraphQL/SOAP; SQL Server/Oracle.

Requirements

• Healthcare payer experience in at least one domain; familiarity with Facets or similar core admin systems.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, EDI (270/271, 278, 835/837), CMS interoperability.
• Knowledge of TOGAF/ArchiMate preferred.
• 7-10 years in IT; 3-5+ in solution/enterprise architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Appropriate field. Master’s preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan.
• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off.
• Incentive Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Company Description

At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it’s why our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”

We recognize that work is a part of life, not separate from it, and foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized. At Capital, you will work alongside a caring team of supportive colleagues and be encouraged to volunteer in your community. We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career. And by doing your best, you’ll help us live our mission of improving the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.