Sr Architecture Analyst - Remote

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior IT Architecture Analyst serves as a key technical leader responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, and supporting enterprise architecture solutions that align technology capabilities with business objectives. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, application teams, architects, data engineers, developers, and project teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly integrated technology solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses deep experience in healthcare technology environments, enterprise data integration, data warehousing, Epic systems, Workday integrations, and HL7 interface development. The Senior IT Architecture Analyst will lead architectural assessments, guide integration strategies, support enterprise data initiatives, and ensure solutions adhere to established architectural standards and governance processes throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design

• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into scalable, sustainable technology solutions
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including system diagrams, data flow models, interface designs, and technical specifications
• Evaluate current-state architecture and recommend future-state improvements to increase efficiency, performance, and scalability
• Support enterprise architecture governance and ensure compliance with established standards and best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for complex initiatives

Data Integration & Interoperability

• Design, analyze, and support enterprise integration strategies across healthcare, HR, financial, and operational platforms
• Lead the development and documentation of integration architectures utilizing APIs, ETL processes, middleware solutions, file transfers, and message-based integrations
• Develop and validate source-to-target mappings and enterprise data flows
• Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless connectivity between systems
• Identify integration risks, performance concerns, and opportunities for optimization

Epic, HL7 & Healthcare Technology

• Support architecture and integration initiatives involving Epic applications and associated healthcare technologies
• Design and support HL7 interface solutions between clinical, operational, and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with clinical and business stakeholders to ensure technology solutions support operational workflows
• Analyze interoperability requirements and support healthcare data exchange initiatives
• Assist in maintaining compliance with healthcare data standards and organizational requirements

Workday Integration Architecture

• Analyze and support Workday integration requirements across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits functions
• Design and document integration solutions between Workday and enterprise applications
• Support testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of Workday integrations
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and consistency across integrated platforms

Data Warehousing & Analytics

• Support enterprise data warehouse architecture and modernization initiatives
• Partner with data engineering teams to design and optimize ETL processes and data pipelines
• Develop enterprise data models and integration specifications supporting reporting and analytics requirements
• Promote data quality, governance, and consistency across multiple systems and platforms
• Support business intelligence and reporting initiatives through effective data architecture design

SDLC & Project Delivery

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, implementation, and production support
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, execution, and deployment activities
• Identify technical dependencies, project risks, and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Assist with release planning, change management, and post-production support

Healthcare Systems

• Epic
• HL7
• FHIR
• Clinical Applications
• Healthcare Interoperability

Integration Technologies

• Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
• REST APIs
• SOAP Services
• ETL Development
• Middleware Technologies
• Message Queues
• Data Mapping

Data & Analytics

• Data Warehousing
• Data Modeling
• SQL
• Data Governance
• Master Data Management
• Business Intelligence

Enterprise Technologies

• Workday Integrations
• Azure
• AWS
• Application Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture

Development & Delivery

• SDLC
• Agile
• Scrum
• DevOps
• CI/CD

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in IT Architecture, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Data Integration, or Enterprise Technology environments
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise integrations and system architecture initiatives
• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting, implementing, or integrating Epic applications in a healthcare environment
• 3+ years of experience developing, supporting, or analyzing HL7 interfaces and healthcare interoperability solutions
• Hands-on experience supporting or integrating with Epic applications
• Experience developing, supporting, or analyzing HL7 interfaces and healthcare interoperability solutions
• Experience supporting Workday integrations and enterprise application connectivity
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, data modeling, and enterprise reporting environments
• Proven solid understanding of enterprise integration architecture, API development, middleware technologies, and data exchange methodologies
• Experience creating technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration specifications
• Extensive experience working within structured SDLC environments
• Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry experience within payer, provider, or health technology organizations
• Epic certification or Epic implementation experience
• Experience with Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Rhapsody, InterSystems, Boomi, MuleSoft, SSIS, Informatica, or similar integration platforms
• Experience with FHIR standards and healthcare interoperability frameworks
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies
• Professional certifications related to architecture, cloud technologies, healthcare information systems, or data management

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture
• Strategic Thinking
• Systems Analysis
• Data Integration Leadership
• Technical Documentation
• Business & IT Alignment
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technology Governance
• Project Leadership
• Communication and Presentation Skills

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.