Hiring: Principal Architect - Remote Company: Optum Location: Eden Prairie, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:53:54 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Databricks, EHR, Enterprise Architecture, Event-Driven, GCP, MLOps, Microservices, Python, Spark, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in technology architecture, software engineering, or enterprise transformation •10+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience for large-scale, complex systems and organizations •8+ years of healthcare industry experience in payer and/or provider environments, including exposure to Claims and Payment Integrity •5+ years of experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Required Skills: •Define enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned to business priorities across AI, Payment Integrity, Claims, Clinical, Consumer, and Digital platforms. •Lead AI-first architecture initiatives, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and intelligent automation. •Strategically use AI to solve complex healthcare problems, unlock innovation opportunities, and deliver tangible business value. •Champion the ethical use of AI by embedding transparency, fairness, accountability, and responsible AI practices throughout the entire AI architecture lifecycle. •Champion AI as a core driver of team and enterprise success, shaping how AI capabilities are developed, deployed, and utilized across business units. •Develop scalable, reusable architecture patterns, standards, and reference architectures to accelerate solution delivery and establish enterprise governance. •Integrate enterprise AI tools, set AI goals, and align team capabilities with AI competencies, actively removing technical and operational barriers to accelerate adoption. •Drive architecture strategy for Payment Integrity, Claims, Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA), and Cost Containment programs, incorporating interoperability standards such as FHIR and HL7. Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Enterprise AI, Generative AI, or Agentic AI solutions •Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages •Demonstrated capacity to work onsite in Minneapolis, MN •Driver's License and access to reliable transportation •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, or an MBA •Deep domain knowledge in Payment Integrity, including claims payment accuracy, overpayment prevention and recovery, fraud/waste/abuse, provider abrasion reduction, medical policy alignment, and cost-containment strategies •Knowledge of Care Navigation, Provider Platforms, and Consumer Digital Experiences Compensation: •$134,600 - $230,800 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!