Lead Platform Architect- Federal Experience required

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We are seeking a Lead Platform Architect to oversee the delivery of technical solutions utilizing a mix of SaaS, PaaS, and emerging technologies across federal government agency. The Technical Lead will act as the primary point of contact within the enterprise for complex technology solutions, coordinating across departments and organizations to ensure successful delivery of initiatives. This role involves interfacing with all levels of management to negotiate project priorities and outcomes, as well as regular engagement with peers, staff, customers, and vendors. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Introduce and define the technical vision for solutions, establishing the solution/technical architecture that aligns with the overall strategyCollaborate with Business Architects, Chief Product Owners, and other stakeholders to define High Level Solution Intent, target state architectures, and roadmapsCreate reference architectures and design patterns to ensure consistent and aligned implementation of architecture roadmapsDrive the development and maintenance of detailed solution intent and product architecture across responsible Agile Release Trains (ARTs), addressing both functional and non-functional requirementsPlan and develop Architectural Runway to support new business features and capabilitiesExplore solution alternatives and new technologies to address business needs, focusing on customer experience, operational efficiency, performance, and cost-effectivenessParticipate in deployment activities, ensuring successful implementation and addressing pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment considerationsEngage in the incident resolution process, assisting with troubleshooting, issue identification, and impact assessmentsBuild Reference Applications/Implementations for reusability and to accelerate the adoption of new architectural standards/patternsMaintain Infrastructure, Security, Operations, Data, and Application Design pattern catalogs

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Qualifications - ExternalRequired Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experienceCertified Architect in Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega, Appian or any approved Ecosystem vendor platform (i.e. Certified Technical Architect (CTA) credential, a Certified Application Architect, or a Certified System Architect) or willing to become certified upon hire10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Technical Leadership, and Business Application development5+ years of experience with large scale Low Code/No Code (LC/NC) platform deployments including some experience with a large government agencyExperience with government IT implementationsDirect and architectural experience with modern Cloud Native architectures, with a demonstrable record of leading architects through organizational transformationsWillingness and ability to travel up to 15%Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant large-scale enterprise transformation experience in architectureSalesforce platform experienceDeep knowledge of various enterprise-level platforms widely used in the industryTechnical and architectural leadership with knowledge of both legacy and modern cloud-based distributed systemsSolid background in platform management operations for multiple platform environmentProven to be proactive, energetic self-starter with solid organizational and time management skillsProven excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to business stakeholders

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collect

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.