Senior Medicaid Solution Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION Req ID: 336806 We are currently seeking a Senior Medicaid Solution Architect to join our team in Albany, New York (US-NY), United States (US).State of New York – Senior Solution ArchitectOffice of Health Insurance Programs - Division of Operations & SystemsThe Senior Solution Architect will report to the Technology Director for the Division of Operations and Systems and have responsibility for design and software development for the Continuing Medicaid Eligibility Modernization program. The mission of the program is to implement eligibility determinations for the Medicaid complex (Non-MAGI) population utilizing industry best practices, proven frameworks, and modern technologies. New York State will automate as much of the determination process as possible thereby reducing the need for human intervention and in person assistance to the Medicaid complex population.The incumbent will work together with the business partners to understand business requirements and design the overall application architecture, including components and interfaces, and write, test and debug code as required. Specific duties will include but are not limited to the following:Conducts review of the current infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to determine optimal cloud architectureCollaborates with application developers and system administrators to ensure interoperability between cloud and on-premises components, and between one cloud platform to another, resolving integration challengesDevelops detailed plans for migrating applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises environments to the cloud while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operationsDesigns, implements, and manages containerized solutions, involving Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and securityDesign and define API architecture and standardsDesigns and implements Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions to ensure secure and efficient file exchange across systemsIdentifies and mitigates risks associated with technology choices and implementations related to Medicaid Transformation ProgramWorks with various stakeholders, including vendors, developers, and business leaders to ensure the cloud strategy meets their needsManages, monitors, and optimizes cloud environments for performance, cost, and scalabilityCommunicates verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals including management, users, vendors and other technology staffMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible information technology experience in developing large scale systems comparable to the NY State of Health (NYSOH), three of these years must have been managing teams.Minimum 5 years’ experience in architecting solutions in Java, Python, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.Minimum 3 years’ experience in architecting and developing solutions using Salesforce Low-code platform.Must be able to be onsite at the client location in Albany, NY on average 50%. There is some flexibiltiy regarding what the exact schedule can be. Local/regional candidates preferred.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience managing vendors, including monitoring of service level agreements and adherence to contract termsDemonstrated experience working in health and human services at a national, state or local level as well as experience working with Medicaid programs in New York StateDemonstrated experience with designing and implementing APIs within microservices environmentDemonstrated experience in designing and implementing MFT solutionsDemonstrated proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering cloud solutions on the Salesforce platform that deliver business value to customersIndustry certifications in AWS / GCPWhere required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $122,556- $175,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at