Sr Application Architect

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
112K-203K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Insurance
The Role
Designs and governs application architecture, ensuring project solutions align with architecture roadmaps. Supports technical and functional design, application configuration, cloud-native and microservices development, and integrations across databases, middleware, and enterprise systems. Serves as a subject matter expert for products integrating with multiple microservices and MuleSoft. The role also evaluates emerging technologies, including AI and generative AI, while guiding DevOps, agile delivery, and responsible AI practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring alignment of project specific designs with application architecture roadmap; supporting project and/or product teams on functional and technical design activities; defining the interaction between application packages, databases, and middleware systems to optimize product functional coverage; acting as subject matter expert (SME) for products that require integration into many other microservices and Mulesoft.

Required Job Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor degree and 5 years Information Technology experience OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 7 year Information Technology experience OR 9 years Information Technology experience.
  • Experience in application and/or product feature design.
  • Experience in application configuration
  • Experience in application development platforms and/or languages (Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices).
  • Experience in cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS) such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry
  • Experience in DevOps and/or continuous deployment and/or integration process and tools (Jira, Jenkins, GitHub).
  • Experience in integration technologies ( Tibco/Mulesoft).
  • Experience in iterative and/or agile and/or scrum development.
  • Experience in solution architecture.
  • Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST
  • Application domain knowledge.
  • Prototyping.
  • Problem solving / analytical thinking.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
  • Product-specific application architecture.
  • Ability to tie together solutions across multiple systems and products.
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
  • Experience with AI/Generative AI technologies and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, security, and privacy considerations for AI-enabled solutions.
  • Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Strong ability to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation across business and technology domains.

NOTE:  This is a WFH role. Sponsorship is not available including if you are currently on OPT.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$112,200.00 - $202,600.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor degree and 5 years of Information Technology experience, or technical certification and/or college courses with 7 years of Information Technology experience, or 9 years of Information Technology experience
  • Experience in application and/or product feature design
  • Experience in application configuration
  • Experience with application development platforms and/or languages, including Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
  • Experience with cloud computing, including SaaS and PaaS platforms such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry
  • Experience with DevOps and/or continuous deployment and/or continuous integration processes and tools, including Jira, Jenkins, and GitHub
  • Experience with integration technologies, including TIBCO and MuleSoft
  • Experience with iterative, agile, and/or Scrum development
  • Experience in solution architecture
  • Knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture, SOAP, and REST
  • Application domain knowledge
  • Prototyping experience
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
  • Product-specific application architecture experience
  • Ability to connect solutions across multiple systems and products
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-native, microservices-based architectures
  • Experience with AI or Generative AI technologies and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot
  • Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, security, and privacy considerations for AI-enabled solutions
  • Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging platforms, and enterprise integration patterns
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation across business and technology domains

Health Care Service Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Health Care Service Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Care Service Corporation.

  • Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a matching 401(k) is offered, an uncommon combination in the private sector. This combination is described as a standout element that helps retain employees.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are broad, with multiple medical, dental, and vision choices, wellness incentives, and access to resources like on-site fitness centers and an EAP. These offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (up to six weeks at full pay after one year), adoption assistance, and mothers’ rooms are available. These supports reinforce family needs alongside work commitments.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,563 Employees

What We Do

Imagine Something New, Something Different. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the nation and the fourth largest overall. Operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (as well as a variety of affiliates and subsidiaries,) we are expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We are equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. HCSC is continuously recognized as an employer committed to community, diversity and inclusion, training and development. HCSC is committed to pioneering the health care space in ways as effective as they are creative. If you are passionate about the impact you want to have through your work, with a desire to apply innovative thinking to new and emerging challenges, we encourage you to learn more about HCSC. Learn about what we stand for, how we work and the difference we’re making in the lives of our 15 million members. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization. Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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