Ascension

Senior Enterprise Solution Architect

Ascension • $154K — $215K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience, including 2 in leadership, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years’ relevant experience and 2 in leadership.
  • Direct involvement in large-scale healthcare IT solution architecture is essential.
  • Proficiency in TOGAF methodologies and experience with enterprise modeling tools like LeanIX or MEGA is preferred.
  • Track record of leading architectural initiatives within scaled Agile frameworks is desired.
  • Strong understanding of technical dependencies and backlog management in complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end architectural frameworks encompassing COTS, cloud infrastructure, and AI.
  • Create strategic roadmaps to modernize and optimize legacy systems.
  • Use enterprise architecture modeling tools to derive actionable insights for healthcare technology systems.
  • Lead alignment across multiple teams like Security and Product Engineering to drive project execution.
  • Assess and prioritize backlogs to streamline future technology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility allowing for a balanced work-life setup.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus incentive based on performance.
  • Opportunity to shape enterprise architecture in a prominent healthcare setting.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Enterprise Architecture

Schedule: Full-Time, Day

Salary: $154,946.88.00 - $215,985.79.00 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Enterprise Solution Architecture & Governance: Author end-to-end conceptual and logical architectural frameworks across COTS, cloud infrastructure, integration, security, data, and AI; enforce architectural standards by serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and AI governance forums.
  • Modernization & Portfolio Rationalization: Formulate detailed Points of View (POVs), technology pattern recommendations, and multi-year strategic roadmaps to simplify legacy application inventory, reduce technical debt, and optimize systems based on resilience, business value, and TCO metrics.
  • Domain-Centric Integration & Data Modeling: Leverage enterprise architecture modeling tools and EA data sets (e.g., TOGAF frameworks) to generate nuanced, actionable architecture views and diagrams across complex, highly matrixed healthcare technology ecosystems.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Direct solution alignment across disparate teams-including Security, Legal, Compliance, Data Delivery, and Product Engineering-to ensure seamless execution from initial ideation to production deployment.
  • Technical Sequencing & Backlog Optimization: Evaluate cross-portfolio backlogs alongside business and technology leaders to sequence future-state initiatives based on technical dependencies, business priorities, and compressed delivery timelines.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Healthcare Domain Expertise: Direct experience architecting solutions for large-scale healthcare IT environments, care delivery settings, and clinical integration frameworks.
  • Frameworks & Modeling Tooling: Hands-on proficiency with TOGAF methodologies and enterprise modeling platforms such as LeanIX, Abacus, Orbus iServer, MEGA, or IBIS.
  • Product Model & Agile at Scale: Proven track record leading architectural initiatives within scaled Agile and product-centric operating models.

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Solution Architecture & Governance: Author end-to-end conceptual and logical architectural frameworks across COTS, cloud infrastructure, integration, security, data, and AI; enforce architectural standards by serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and AI governance forums.
  • Modernization & Portfolio Rationalization: Formulate detailed Points of View (POVs), technology pattern recommendations, and multi-year strategic roadmaps to simplify legacy application inventory, reduce technical debt, and optimize systems based on resilience, business value, and TCO metrics.
  • Domain-Centric Integration & Data Modeling: Leverage enterprise architecture modeling tools and EA data sets (e.g., TOGAF frameworks) to generate nuanced, actionable architecture views and diagrams across complex, highly matrixed healthcare technology ecosystems.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Direct solution alignment across disparate teams-including Security, Legal, Compliance, Data Delivery, and Product Engineering-to ensure seamless execution from initial ideation to production deployment.
  • Technical Sequencing & Backlog Optimization: Evaluate cross-portfolio backlogs alongside business and technology leaders to sequence future-state initiatives based on technical dependencies, business priorities, and compressed delivery timelines.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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