Enterprise Application Architect

Job Title:

Enterprise Application Architect

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description

Oversees the enterprise application architecture strategies including establishing an application technology roadmap that addresses buy-vs-build inflection points, and risk management for all applications in the enterprise portfolio.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provides vision and strategic oversight during product evaluation, solution prototyping, and proof of concept activities.
• Develops enterprise strategy for application design, approves SDLC processes, evaluates application quality and advises IT leadership on risk.
• Evaluates and updates architecture designs and development methodologies to achieve high application maintainability, stability, and quality.
• Evaluates emerging technology trends, competitive products, and business need to set direction and roadmap for future application growth or buy-vs-build inflection points.
• Oversees complete application architecture documentation including visuals and communication aids.
• Provides senior technical leadership and governance for key projects engaging with Project Office, Technical Control Office, senior IT leadership, and business stakeholders.  Provides expert advice on milestones, risks, and quality.
• Mentors architecture team and technical team leads in achieving business objectives.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

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Minimum Requirements:

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, information systems or related field and ten years of work experience in an information technology position with five years in a lead technical or architecture role. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
 
Position also requires strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; advanced knowledge of information technology concepts, practices, and procedures, including software design patterns, application frameworks, Java Enterprise Edition, data access architectures, online application design, mobile application design, scripting and batch processing, and n-tier architecture; previous experience with large scale application systems; advanced knowledge of current and upcoming technologies; and the ability to solve complex technical problems using independent judgement.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.