Technical Architect Cloud
Apply NowCompany: Mass General Brigham
Location: Somerville, MA 02145
Description:
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
This a position is critical to the success of our Cloud Foundation project, Cloud migration and Cloud Research Project. This role helps in design and engineering Cloud systems and services.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Technical Architect is a systems logistics subject matter expert that designs, implements and maintains IT systems for business clients. Responsible for designing the structure of new technology, overseeing the implementation of programs, and liaising with software development teams.
Essential Functions
-Performs program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal and/or external market, sales, delivery), forecasting, and examines business trends (e.g., customer feedback and expectations) to identify audience size and program scope, stay current, agile, and competitive.
-Identifies and scopes opportunities to develop new initiatives and improve current ones.
-Identifies and provides solutions to root problems (e.g., root-cause analysis), defines the program strategy, gathers program requirements, identifies resource needs, creates the project plan and targets, and works across teams to align on the plan of record.
-Improves operations of existing initiatives by applying industry methodology, defining complex program issues, assessing various scenarios, and selecting the optimal scenario to resolve issues.
-Works with cross-functional stakeholders to design compliant complex programs from initiation to delivery, with minimal coaching.
-Defines and tracks the success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results [OKRs] and Key Performance Indicators [KPIs], such as quality, adoption, usage, impact, effectiveness) for the program.
-Utilizes direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise in order to help create and execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly.
-Defines vision and strategy for change, broad and specific impact, and the flow of communication to the organization.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices, including microservices, APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
- Strong knowledge of data architectures, including data modeling, database design, and data integration.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms.
- Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with other members of the IT team, business stakeholders, and external partners.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to other members of the IT team.
Azure Specific Skills:
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
This a position is critical to the success of our Cloud Foundation project, Cloud migration and Cloud Research Project. This role helps in design and engineering Cloud systems and services.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Technical Architect is a systems logistics subject matter expert that designs, implements and maintains IT systems for business clients. Responsible for designing the structure of new technology, overseeing the implementation of programs, and liaising with software development teams.
Essential Functions
-Performs program landscape research and analysis (e.g., internal and/or external market, sales, delivery), forecasting, and examines business trends (e.g., customer feedback and expectations) to identify audience size and program scope, stay current, agile, and competitive.
-Identifies and scopes opportunities to develop new initiatives and improve current ones.
-Identifies and provides solutions to root problems (e.g., root-cause analysis), defines the program strategy, gathers program requirements, identifies resource needs, creates the project plan and targets, and works across teams to align on the plan of record.
-Improves operations of existing initiatives by applying industry methodology, defining complex program issues, assessing various scenarios, and selecting the optimal scenario to resolve issues.
-Works with cross-functional stakeholders to design compliant complex programs from initiation to delivery, with minimal coaching.
-Defines and tracks the success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results [OKRs] and Key Performance Indicators [KPIs], such as quality, adoption, usage, impact, effectiveness) for the program.
-Utilizes direction and strategy from leadership regarding business area of expertise in order to help create and execute plans that shift current priorities to new organizational initiatives and objectives, and influences others to change behavior accordingly.
-Defines vision and strategy for change, broad and specific impact, and the flow of communication to the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- MGB can consider experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience in software development, systems architecture, or a related field. 8-10+ years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices, including microservices, APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
- Strong knowledge of data architectures, including data modeling, database design, and data integration.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms.
- Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with other members of the IT team, business stakeholders, and external partners.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to other members of the IT team.
Azure Specific Skills:
- Design robust, scalable cloud-native solutions on Azure aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Implement and manage secure Azure environments, including Azure AD, networking, security controls, and policies.
- Lead technical assessments, ensuring best practices in Azure cloud deployments, including governance, compliance, and cost optimization.
- Develop automation via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Azure solutions with business objectives and requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within Azure cloud infrastructure and integrated applications.
- Coordinate with application teams to plan migrations, upgrades, or deployments onto the Azure platform.
- Manage identity and access, including Conditional Access Policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged identity management (PIM).
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines within Azure.
- Provide expert guidance and mentoring on Azure services and architecture to development teams and stakeholders.
- Continuously monitor and recommend enhancements, aligning with Microsoft updates, evolving technology trends, and organizational priorities.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- M-F Eastern Business Hours required
- Onsite Flexible Hybrid working model required includes Weekly onsite working days at Assembly Row will be determined for team and business needs
- Remote working days require stable, secure, HIPPA compliant work station
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.