[Remote] AI Solutions Architect for Healthcare Payer and Life Science

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA North America is a leading business and technology services provider, and they are seeking an AI Solutions Architect for Healthcare Payer and Life Science. This role involves designing and delivering AI solutions for health plan clients, collaborating with various stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end AI and generative AI solutions for health plan use cases, including architecture, data flows, integration patterns, model selection, governance, security, and deployment approachPartner with health plan stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities, define business outcomes, assess feasibility, and shape implementation roadmapsLead solutioning for payer-specific domains such as claims, enrollment, benefits, prior authorization, medical management, provider data, quality measures, risk adjustment, member services, and regulatory reportingDevelop reference architectures using cloud platforms, data lakes, warehouses, MLOps pipelines, APIs, workflow tools, and enterprise integration patternsGuide teams on applying large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, predictive analytics, natural language processing, intelligent automation, and decision support in healthcare settingsCollaborate with data scientists, engineers, clinicians, compliance teams, security architects, and delivery leaders to move concepts from prototype to productionDefine responsible AI controls, including model monitoring, explainability, human-in-the-loop review, bias assessment, auditability, privacy, and regulatory complianceSupport pre-sales and client advisory activities, including solution presentations, proposals, estimates, demos, workshops, and executive briefingsEvaluate vendor platforms and AI tools across cloud, payer technology, data management, workflow automation, and clinical operations ecosystemsCreate reusable assets, including solution blueprints, architecture patterns, implementation playbooks, data requirements, and governance frameworksStrengthen alliances with key partners (Epic, Oracle Health, Microsoft, AWS, ServiceNow, cybersecurity vendors, Google, Leading AI players)Build and mentor a high-performing team of AI leadersDevelop sales collateral for all solutions and services catering to healthcare payersSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, healthcare informatics, or a related field8+ years of experience in technology architecture, data architecture, analytics, AI/ML, or enterprise solution delivery4+ years of experience supporting health plans, payers, managed care organizations, or healthcare administrative platformsHands-on experience designing AI, machine learning, generative AI, analytics, or automation solutions in production environmentsStrong understanding of health plan business processes, including claims, membership, provider, utilization management, care management, quality, risk adjustment, and customer serviceExperience with healthcare data standards and regulations, such as HIPAA, FHIR, HL7, X12 EDI, CMS interoperability requirements, and payer data exchangeExperience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including data, AI, security, and integration servicesFamiliarity with modern AI patterns such as RAG, vector databases, prompt engineering, model evaluation, MLOps, LLMOps, and AI governanceAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to executive, clinical, operational, and technical audiencesStrong consulting, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills8+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions4+ years of experience in healthcare Payer technology, consulting, or systems integrationBenefitsIncentive compensation based on individual and/or company performanceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending or health savings accountLife and AD&D insuranceShort and long term disability coveragePaid time offEmployee assistanceParticipation in a 401k program with company matchAdditional voluntary or legally-required benefitsCompany OverviewNTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://us.nttdata.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNTT DATA North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2026, 144 in 2025, 182 in 2024, 257 in 2023, 871 in 2022, 809 in 2021, 1266 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.