Business Intelligence Architect

Zelis is a healthcare and financial technology growth company and market-leading provider of claims cost management and payments optimization solutions to price, pay and explain healthcare claims. Zelis delivers integrated network analytics, network solutions, payment integrity, electronic payments and claims communications for payers, healthcare providers and consumers in the medical, dental and workers' compensation markets nationwide. Zelis is backed by Parthenon Capital Partners and Bain Capital.


POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Business Intelligence Architect defines and designs both solution and architecture for the implementation of new analytics platforms and the enhancement of existing visualization and reporting capabilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Develop architectural patterns and define architectural standards for adoption and use by the Business Intelligence development teams.
• Analyze and assess existing platforms for maintainability, reliability, scalability and performance. Document and develop mitigation plan(s) as required.
• Collaborate with application development teams to provide technical direction on systems analysis, design, development, testing and deployment.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions into production.
• Review documented technical requirements, development and project plans to ensure adherence to defined standards and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge throughout the development staff.
• Facilitate code reviews, software design sessions and architectural reviews.
• Support the effective transition, of solutions, to production support staff for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
• Interact with customers at the technical level, as required.
• Provide ad hoc support in troubleshooting highly complex production issues as they arise.
• Oversee an increased level of component reuse and extensibility while contributing to the growth and use of a shared component library.
• Research technology trends for applicability to the Zelis enterprise. Recommend and advocate the implementation of new technologies, as required, to support Zelis business goals.
• Develop technology strategies for visualization and reporting that support Zelis business unit strategies and goals.

? Drive technical thought leadership across the enterprise, mentor associates and foster a learning and growth environment.

• Work closely with technology leadership to guide and direct technical and professional growth of IT staff.
• Follows established HIPAA, Compliance & Security policies

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other four year degree with significant IS experience OR equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience delivering business intelligence solutions
• 10+ years in Microsoft technology – SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS
• 5 + years working with data visualization tools
• 2 + years serving as an application architect with a demonstrated track record of implementing highly scalable and available solutions into a highly transactional production setting.

Proficient In:

• Software Architecture
• Software Development Fundamentals
• Software Design
• Software Debugging
• General Programming Skills
• Relational Database Concepts
• Dimensional Data Modeling
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Microsoft Power BI
• Microsoft Tabular Model and SSAS Cubes
• Microsoft Team Foundation Server
• Application Performance Tuning and Optimization
• Tableau (Preferred)
• Agile development methods and Dev/Ops CI/CD (Preferred)
• Jira (Preferred)
• TOGAF Certification (Preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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  Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as required to complete projects
• Limited travel
• Sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time
• Use standard office equipment

INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSION SKILLS:

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  Technical Skills- Demonstrates an exceptional level of technical and professional skill and knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Delivers Results – Establishes high goals for success and personal accomplishment; meets or exceeds those goals; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.
• Building Partnerships – Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationship between one’s area and other teams, departments to achieve business goals. Demonstrates professional collaborative skills
• Confidentiality/Trust– Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty and respects the need for confidentiality in position.
• Advanced Analytical Skills – Uses sound and logical judgement to identify and analyze complex, multi-dimensional problems, drive solutions and decisions. Encourages others to do the same.
• Communication – Communicates accurately, honestly and effectively, both in oral and written form. Represents Zelis in a professional manner. Able to work effectively with all associates of Zelis in order to achieve goals. Encourages collaboration and professional communication amongst team members.
• Planning and Organizing - Establishes a course of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed on time and accurately in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Able to prioritize; determines needed resources, schedules accordingly, leverages resources and keeps self and others focused on achieving goals
• Facilitating & Supporting Change – Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Living Vision and Values – Keeps the company’s vision and values at the forefront of decision-making and action.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”