Solution Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Solution Architect for a contract position with a Leading Pharmacy Benefit Manager located in MN. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

Pay range: $ per hour

This role seeks a highly skilled IT Solution Architect with deep experience in regulated environments, particularly those involving Protected Health Information (PHI) and client trusted data. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks, and will be adept at designing secure, scalable, and compliant IT solutions. This role also requires expertise in supporting development teams by architecting and provisioning non-production environments that meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and design end-to-end IT solutions that comply with regulatory standards, especially those involving PHI and client trusted data
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and privacy teams to ensure solutions meet internal and external audit requirements
• Define and implement environment strategies for development and unit testing, ensuring data protection and operational efficiency
• Work closely with DevOps and cloud platform teams to provision secure and scalable non-production environments
• Provide technical expertise and serve as the go-to person for non-production environment definition
• Ensure compliance and security by designing environments that adhere to industry standards, regulations, and security protocols
• Lead technical assessments and recommend improvements to existing systems and architectures
• Lead technical teams by working with engineers and developers in developing optimal solutions
• Work closely with Test Data Management on creating synthetic data that is usable for development and unit testing
• Document architecture decisions, data flows, and compliance controls

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience (High school diploma or GED required)
• 7+ years in Business Analysis, System Design and Development, Systems Engineering, or Technical Architecture; to include 3 years direct experience working within an Architect role
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premise solutions and hybrid architecture
• Experience in designing and building self-service platforms for application developers and engineers
• Experience with virtual desktop solutions
• Proven experience supporting development teams with tool preparation and configuration, environment setup, CI/CD pipelines, and secure data access
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, and other data privacy regulations
• Experience designing solutions that handle PHI and sensitive data securely
• Strong knowledge of programming languages like Python, Java, or C#
• Experience with modern API architecture and best practices
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and achieving consensus
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Proficiency in modeling architectures using industry-standard tools like ArchiMate, Visio, or Miro
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, data protection, and compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2
• Self-learner and ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

Desired skills:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect
• Familiarity with cloud architecture in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or healthcare
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-native and traditional databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
• Knowledge of data anonymization, tokenization, and data governance practices
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile Framework and TOGAF principles

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website www.genesis10.com.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.