The Lead Solution Architect is responsible for defining end-to-end solution architecture, technology strategy, and integration patterns for enterprise applications and digital platforms. This role leads the design and implementation of Salesforce-centric solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and healthcare compliance requirements.The architect will evaluate business needs, define scalable solution architectures, and ensure seamless integration across Salesforce, Azure, enterprise applications, and healthcare systems. This position influences organizational technology strategy, drives architecture governance, and provides leadership across complex initiatives with significant technical and business impact.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the solution architecture and technical design of enterprise applications with a focus on:
- Salesforce Health Cloud
- Salesforce Service Cloud
- MuleSoft
- API-led connectivity
- Azure Cloud
- Microservices-based architectures
- Define scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solution architectures that align with enterprise and business objectives.
- Design integration strategies between Salesforce and enterprise platforms, including healthcare applications, data platforms, ERP systems, and third-party services.
- Establish architecture standards, best practices, governance models, and implementation frameworks for Salesforce and enterprise solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple delivery teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and solution roadmaps.
- Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and executive leadership to align technology investments with strategic goals.
- Lead architecture reviews, solution assessments, and technology evaluations to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations, security standards, data privacy requirements, and interoperability frameworks.
- Mentor architects, developers, and technical leads while fostering engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging Salesforce ecosystem technologies, AI capabilities, automation, and cloud-native services.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise application development, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles.
- 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce architecture experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions.
- Salesforce Architect certifications such as:
- Application Architect
- System Architect
- Certified Sharing & Visibility Architect
- Integration Architect
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Salesforce platform architecture
- Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Salesforce APIs and integrations
- MuleSoft
- Azure Cloud services
- Microservices architecture
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Strong experience designing scalable, secure, and highly available solutions in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, architecture governance processes, and large-scale implementation programs.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience serving as a Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Solution Architect for large transformation initiatives.
- Experience implementing Salesforce Health Cloud or other healthcare-focused Salesforce solutions.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data standards and interoperability frameworks including:
- HL7
- FHIR
- HIPAA
- Healthcare compliance and privacy regulations
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, platform governance, and cloud-native application architectures.
- Knowledge of AI, Agentforce, Salesforce Data Cloud, and customer engagement platforms.
- Proven ability to influence business and technology strategy through architecture leadership and innovation.
Interview Format:As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
Work-At-Home RequirementsTo ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
- Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
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Limited Geography Remote - This is a remote position but located within a specific geography.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$142,300 - $195,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
