Principal IT Solutions Architect - Applications (Internal Only)
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$57.86 - $86.79 an hour - Full Time, Salaried
Boulder Community Health is seeking an experienced and innovative Principal IT Solutions Architect to serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor across the organization. This role is responsible for leading complex solution design, workflow optimization, systems improvement, automation initiatives, analytics-driven decision making, AI-enabled process enhancement, and continuous improvement efforts across BCH's technology ecosystem.
As a senior individual contributor, the Principal IT Solutions Architect partners with IT leadership, operational and clinical stakeholders, analysts, vendors, and project teams to identify opportunities that improve system performance, workflow efficiency, user experience, and organizational outcomes. This position drives strategic technology initiatives that enhance the quality, reliability, standardization, supportability, and utilization of IT-supported systems and services.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, providing mentorship, consultation, and thought leadership while influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions. While this role does not have direct people management responsibilities, it is expected to lead through collaboration, expertise, and influence, helping to advance BCH's automation, analytics, AI, and digital transformation strategies.
Benefits:
• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Clinical Informatics, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, and progressive experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Relevant healthcare technology, application, informatics, analytics, cloud, AI, automation, or architecture certifications preferred.
• Epic certification in seven or more supported applications preferred, as applicable to assigned areas.
• Continuous improvement certification preferred.
• Change Management certification preferred.
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience supporting information technology, healthcare applications, electronic health records, systems implementation, workflow redesign, analytics, automation, quality improvement, or solution architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical analysis, optimization, standards development, system improvement, or cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
• Experience translating operational needs, data, and technical findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Experience mentoring analysts or technical staff through coaching, peer review, knowledge sharing, and skill development preferred.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the senior technical lead for complex technology initiatives, solution architecture, system integrations, workflow optimization, and enterprise-wide technology improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance system performance, user experience, operational efficiency, reliability, standardization, and service outcomes.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement technology solutions that support organizational goals.
• Drive optimization of Epic and other enterprise applications through workflow redesign, performance analysis, adoption monitoring, and enhancement planning.
• Leverage analytics, reporting, and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of automation and AI-enabled solutions, supporting responsible use, governance, quality controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance for complex problem resolution, project recovery efforts, root cause analysis, and strategic technology decision-making.
• Mentor and influence analysts and technical teams by promoting best practices, technical standards, quality methodologies, and continuous learning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and innovation opportunities to advance Boulder Community Health's digital, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Support organizational compliance, information security, privacy, business continuity, and regulatory requirements while maintaining alignment with BCH policies and standards.
This position is an internal opening and will close in 3 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.
