Introduction
As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Here at Watson Health, we’re looking for internally motivated, multi-talented resources to tackle some of the health insurance industry’s most challenging problems using industry leading IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence technology. As an Integrations Lead, you will work with healthcare clients and IBM healthcare SMEs to design, develop, and implement emerging solutions using Watson Cognitive / Artificial Intelligence. Our solutions help our clients to digitally reinvent their strategy and operations, driving greater efficiency and the transformation of their entire enterprise through cognitive insights. Our practice allows you to grow in this “Hyper Growth” area and work directly with clients, building a powerful portfolio of diverse and rewarding experiences.
Leads integrations of Watson Assistant for Health Benefits (WAfHB) APIs and helps to develop world-class cognitive-enabled conversation solutions using Watson Assistant and other leading AI technologies
Works with the Project Manager to develop and maintain integrations development plan which will include Nano Service and API integrations. Communicates and collaborates with the Development team to manage & track development progress including US Based and Offshore Development team members in multiple time zones.
Works with client-facing team and health insurance clients to define their Cognitive / AI low-level requirements; able to communicate solution design and product capabilities.
Interfaces with the client during playback sessions to revise and refine training and design; recommends client configuration and design modification based on analysis and client need
Troubleshoots and resolves issues; performs validation and quality assurance; supports related go-live activities
Active in Watson API product communities to understand new features and functions and implement immediately when applicable
Interfaces with product team in the development of Watson Assistant for Health Benefits (WA4HB) and introduces new requirements for the product roadmap
Continually looks to grow and develop new skills and determine their fit or applicability to the overall solution
Preferred Location: Eastern or Central Time Zone
If you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for this position $105,000 to $162,000 is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
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Required Technical and Professional Expertise
1-5+ years consulting experience with the health insurance industry in a developer role (level commensurate with experience)
At least 2 years’ experience writing JavaScript/Java/J2EE code and integration skills
2 years of demonstrated expertise in successful project/build management and execution
2 years of experience with various development methodologies (i.e. Agile, Iterative, Waterfall) in Software Development Life Cycle management
Prior AI Implementation experience
Demonstrated experience in leading junior developers (senior role only)
1 year exposure to healthcare terminology and unique development requirements associated with working in a high security industry
Demonstrated behaviors of self-motivation, invention, agility, creativity, and the ability to make things happen in a rapid development environment
Ability to travel, 25%, Home Location: Anywhere
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
5+ years of experience writing JavaScript/Java/J2EE code and integration skills
5+ years of demonstrated expertise in successful large project/build management and execution
2+ years exposure to healthcare terminology and unique development requirements associated with working in a high security industry
2+ year working with offshore teams and accommodating work schedule to support communication
Prior Conversational AI Implementation experience with IBM Watson products
Hands-on experience developing with multiple Watson APIs (Watson Assistant/ Watson Conversation Service, Watson Discovery Services, Watson Knowledge Studio, Watson Tone Analyzer, Watson Speech to Text, Watson Text to Speech, IBM Voice Gateway, Watson Natural Language Understanding, Watson Natural Language Classifiers)
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