PEGA Principal Architect

Status: Full Time, EmployeeJob Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: AssurantReference Code: 14620As part of Assurant, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, Assurant Health, provides health insurance coverage for almost 1 million people neationwide. We specialize in individual medical, small group, short term and student health insurance products, as well as non-insurance products and consumer-choice products such as Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.We take pride in a culture that provides security for employees while offering a degree of responsibility for your own future that few employers can match. At Assurant Health, you really do "own your future," and we believe that our work environment presents an inspiring foundation on which you can build a rewarding career. PEGA Principal Architect Principal Architect – Pega Rules Process Commander (PRPC) Description:The Principal Architect works with Business and IT stakeholders to drive strategic PRPC platform adoption and develop the platform roadmap in support of business goals and strategies. The Principal Architect is also responsible for providing architectural guidance, conducting design reviews and formulating platform usage standards, specifications and integration patterns. The Principal Architect acts as a trusted advisor and consultant by building and maintaining relationships with implementation architects and solution delivery managers. The Principal Architect also evaluates new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within Assurant Health enterprise architecture.  3+ years of experience designing and deploying PRPC-based solutions, including leading design efforts to develop shared/reusable enterprise rules and workflow components within Pega Process Rules Commander. Experience with the PRPC Health Care Framework and Claims Workstation is desirable. 7+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines in a multi-tier environment. 5+ years experience operating in an architect or technical leadership role on enterprise wide development projects. Knowledge of client/server processing and object-oriented analysis and design methodologies. Knowledge of Web architectures including portals, application servers, security, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and .Net / Java technologies. Knowledge of relational database technologies and data access patterns and frameworks. Ability to balance the long-term and short-term implications of individual decisions. Ability to translate business needs into enterprise architecture requirements. Ability to comprehend rapidly the functions and capabilities of new technologies. Must have experience building strong and credible relationships, and effectively collaborate across the extended enterprise (employee, partners, and customers) Must possess excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Requires strong communication skills – both written and oral. Prior consulting experience is desirable. Prior experience with ITIL, CMMI and the Zachman Framework is a plus. Knowledge of Siebel CRM is a plus. BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field. In return for your talents, we offer outstanding benefits, including immediate medical/dental insurance, 401k, vacation buy program, and business casual dress. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D. Please apply directly at www.assuranthealth.comAssurant Health has been in business since 1892 and is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by Time Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Union Security Insurance Company. With almost 3,000 employees, Assurant Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and has operations offices in Minnesota, Idaho and Florida, as well as sales offices across the country.