Enterprise Architecture Team Member

Cigna is a global health services company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those we serve. Through our divisions, Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we provide a wide range of services and solutions that enhance the lives of our clients, customers, and patients. Part of Cigna Healthcare, International Health delivers a diverse range of health services and solutions globally, ensuring access to quality care and support. Our International Health Technology team is at the forefront of technological innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and processes across global operations. We leverage advanced technologies to enhance service delivery and support strategic goals, meeting the evolving needs of our international community.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect who will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies that align with business goals. This role involves collaborative efforts with senior architects and stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of systems and processes, thus driving technological innovation within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in aligning IT initiatives with business strategy, ensuring that technology solutions support overarching business objectives and contribute to long-term success.
• Support the establishment and enforcement of architectural standards and governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in adopting and integrating emerging technologies, ensuring investments support the architecture runway and enhance the organization's technological capabilities.
• Help translate business needs into actionable technical solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging advanced technologies.
• Recommend enhancements to existing solutions for improved efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of architectural principles and practices.
• Work closely with senior architects and team members for seamless integration of new systems and processes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain and update architectural documentation, ensuring that all architectural artifacts are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Apply SAFe principles to support agile transformation initiatives, emphasizing lean-agile leadership, technical agility, product delivery, enterprise solution delivery, and portfolio management.
• Support the Enterprise Architecture framework using tools like LeanIX, ensuring accurate and up-to-date architectural data and insights that inform decision-making.
• Identify and assess technology risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the security, reliability, and resilience of IT systems.
• Foster a culture of innovation by exploring and recommending new technologies and methodologies that can enhance the organization's IT capabilities and drive competitive advantage.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance, digital transformation, and integration architecture prevalent in the health insurance industry.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and technological advancements.
• Knowledge of frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), modelling and design tools, system integration, security architecture, and cloud services.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.