Principal Software Solutions Architect

The range for this role is $133,500.00 - $193,000.00.Actual base pay will be determined based on a successful candidate's work location, skills/abilities, experience, and education.This is a fully remote position, but only in select states. Interested applicants must be residing in, or willing to relocate to, one of the following states in order to be considered:AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV.The MissionAt Christian Care Ministry we believe that Christians can, and should, share in one another's burdens. Through the use of Medi-Share , a healthcare sharing ministry for Christians, we cultivate that belief. To that end, our Mission Statement is as follows: Connecting people to a Christ-centered community wellness experience based on faith, prayer, and personal responsibility.The TeamEveryone at Christian Care Ministry is in agreement with our Statement of Faith, which outlines our core beliefs. Although we aren't perfect people, we are serving our perfect God and our Members to the best of our ability.The JobThe Principal Software Solutions Architect (PSA) leads technology solution design efforts within one of Christian Care Ministry's domain pillars, following the CCM SDLC process. The PSA acts as the bridge between non-IT stakeholders and the software development staff, crafting technology and feature roadmaps, delivering requirement specifications, establishing architectural standards and working directly with the software delivery team to ensure quality development and release of features. The PSA coordinates with our project managers to ensuring organizational alignment in terms of timelines, commitments, and status. The development projects are critical, high value initiatives that are part of a larger enterprise IT strategy.During the project design efforts, the Principal Solutions Architect leads the team of Architects and UX Research/Designers, and partners with PMO, IT Infrastructure, Production Operations, and Security/Compliance teams, to design solutions that will be implemented by CCM IT Delivery teams, in order to provide efficient, value-based services to CCM Internal Users and to CCM Members. Additionally, PSA works closely with the manager of Design and Architecture to ensure the successful realization of the enterprise architecture roadmap and strategy. This includes providing input into the enterprise architecture, representing the PSA's domain pillar.The Principal Solutions Architect – with a background in the various technologies and stacks (JavaScript/NodeJS/ExpressJs/React/Postgres, Salesforce/Lightning Web Components OSS, .NET/SQL Server, Web Services) – works on the solution design related to various elements of CCM's platforms, and will address business/user impact, application integration, data integration and migration, security, networking, deployment, and user access. They will also conduct requirements-gathering from end users, stakeholders, and other SMEs.The Principal Solutions Architect is a key technical leader within our organization, mentoring Senior Solutions Architects and software developers in architecture, technology, and leadership.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCraft software feature roadmaps balancing stakeholder feature delivery with architectural improvementsTranslate requirements into end user / stakeholder readable Functional Design documentsAct as technical design liaison with PMO, Client, Vendor Partners, and other technology teams (take the specifications from the customers to the engineers, because you're a people person)Properly scope, design, and size project delivery effortsProvide direction and guidance on the solution architecture to the IT Delivery teamsMake technical trade-offs to balance competing concerns (such as usability, scalability, data integrity, performance, etc.)Serve as Product Owner for Agile Software Delivery teamsParticipate in Design and Sprint sessions following Scrum methodologyManage time effectively, communicating project status accurately to Project ManagersApply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet CCM's standards for scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageabilityDesign within the enterprise architecture framework, adhering to architecture principles, modeling and design standards, reference architectures, and design patternsWork with the Manager of Design and Architecture to design reference architectures and roadmaps to best align with business strategyMentor Senior Solutions Architects and software developers in architecture, technology, software development practices, and leadershipDemonstrate leadership by taking initiative in team building, influencing, conflict management, and problem resolution to facilitate successSupport vendor evaluations; responsible for providing recommendations and assessment scoringNavigate across the IT organization (networking, security, interfaces, etc.) to identify non-functional requirements that would not be clear to the businessDrive the sourcing of new solutions to help generate improvements to processesIntroduce, develop, and maintain tools, practices, and processes to help the organization scale, design best-in-class architecture, and develop test and release automationDevelop and maintain technical standards, policies, and proceduresPerform all job functions consistent with CCM policies and procedures, including those which govern handling PHI and PIIContribute to the exercise and expression of Christian Care Ministry's beliefsAll other duties as assignedEssential Skills & AbilitiesDirect experience in building and managing complex solutions based on Cloud technologies; including private, public, and/or hybrid cloud solutionsDeep experience in the software development life cycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, QA, Database architecture, build processes, testing, deployment, and the management of technical debtStrong hands-on full stack application development experience that includes experience across languages and projectsKnowledge of data protection operations and legislation (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA)Working knowledge of platforms (Node/Express/React Stack/Salesforce/.NET), cloud technologies (Heroku, AWS S3), Integration (ESB, MuleSoft, Express Gateway), Data (PostgreSQL, MS SQL), Message Queueing and Pub/Sub (RabbitMQ, Temporal), network, infrastructure, web application security, business process modeling and collaboration tools (Jira, MS Teams, Confluence)Executive presence – the ability to effectively communicate with and influence individuals at the C-Suite levelAbility to quickly adapt to different working environments, build relationships, and be able to lead teams efficiently for successAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-project environment, meeting commitments and deadlinesExpertise in understanding business needs (including drawing out those unstated), and then meeting them with technologyAbility to lead assessment of development budgets and schedulesAbility to maintain fast pace, adequately consider alternatives, make tough calls, foster great teamwork, and have funCore Competencies/Demonstrable BehaviorsCommunicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesManages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsCustomer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsTech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital technology applicationsOptimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvementMember First – exhibits full commitment to serving members and/or clients by prioritizing their needs first in alignment with our program's purpose. This commitment is demonstrated through understanding of the program(s), provided through quality and timely service while exercising empathy in every interaction. Every CCM employee shares responsibility to steward resources faithfully, removing barriers to understanding, and creating accessible, connected, and Christ-centered experiences.Humble – demonstrates Christ-Centered humility by honoring others, accepting feedback, and prioritizing collective success over individual recognitionHungry – exhibits initiative, perseverance, and commitment to serving God through excellence. Demonstrates passion for personal and organizational growth while diligently advancing the mission of Christian Care MinistrySmart – shows relational and emotional intelligence, communicates effectively, collaborates harmoniously, and reads social cues with grace and discernmentEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or closely related field with 10+ years' experience in software design and implementation of complex IT projects required10+ years of progressively increasing leadership responsibility in a directly related area during which both professional and management capability have been clearly demonstrated requiredSoftware solution architecture experience in a healthcare payer organization requiredAgile software development experience required (certified Product Owner preferred )Experience with domain-driven software architecture, system integration, software development, and data modeling requiredMaster's degree preferred – either in technology or business (MBA)Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilitiesIncentives & BenefitsWe work hard to serve our Medi-Share Members, but know we can only do that if we invest in our employees professionally, financially, physically, socially, and spiritually. We purposefully invest in our employees so that our employees can invest in others.For full-time employees working 30 hours or more, some of our benefits include, but are not limited to:100% paid Medical for employees/99% for familyGenerous employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributionsEmployer-paid Life Insurance (3x salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance6 weeks of paid parental leave (for both mom and dad)Dental - two plans to choose fromVisionShort-term DisabilityAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity401(k) – up to 4% match on ROTH or Traditional contributionsGenerous paid-time off and 11 paid holidaysWellness plan including Financial, Occupational, Mental/Spiritual, and Physical health incentives up to $50/moEmployee Assistance Program including no cost, in-person mental health visits and employee discountsMonetary Anniversary Awards ProgramMonetary Birthday AwardsTuition Reimbursement ProgramMinimum Age Requirement: Due to the nature of the responsibilities associated with this position—including independent decision-making, access to confidential information, and potential exposure to regulated environments—candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal and state labor laws and is intended to ensure compliance with workplace safety and legal standards.