Job Description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

IT Bus Apps Insurance Division

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Information Technology

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) Information Technology is at the center of transforming how healthcare is delivered and administered across Banner Health. Our Back Office technology organization supports the critical systems that enable member enrollment, claims processing, provider reimbursement, encounters, billing, regulatory reporting, and data exchange. We work across a diverse portfolio that includes member and provider portals, population health platforms, enterprise integrations, and the Banner Data Platform, helping ensure accurate, timely, and secure information flows throughout the organization. Our team partners closely with business, operations, clinical, analytics, and digital transformation leaders to build innovative solutions that improve member experiences, provider satisfaction, operational performance, and healthcare outcomes.

This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY. No other states will be considered.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads enterprise-scale solution design, ensuring technology strategies align with Banner Health’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, an innovative healthcare services. This role drives the adoption of AI-enabled care models, advanced cloud architectures, and secure, compliant integration of healthcare systems. Mentors junior staff, influences, strategic decisions, and ensures delivery of solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Lead the design of complex, multi-domain healthcare solutions using Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.
2. Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency.
3. Define and enforce architecture governance, ensuring adherence to HIPPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIS 800-53, and internal security standards.
4. Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including Azure Landing Zones or AWS Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and more.
5. Evaluate and select vendor solutions, balancing innovation, cost, compliance, and operational readiness.
6. In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
7. Provide thought leadership in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare-specific deployment strategies.
8. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, executives, clinicians, and IT Leaders to align technology with business goals.
9. Relentless focus on delivering outcomes and value to our business in partnership with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners to develop architectures, strategies, and guidance in support of strategic initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience. Must have 10 years of progressive IT experience in development, infrastructure, or systems analysis, and 4+ years of solution or enterprise architecture.

Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate.

Must have proven experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions, including AI/ML deployments. Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, interoperability, and security.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in healthcare or a regulated industry

5+ years of experience designing solutions utilizing AI components

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Proven mentorship of junior architects or engineers

The following certifications: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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