Lead Business Architect

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

The Lead Business Architect is responsible for eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business requirements for software development projects. The role involves working closely with stakeholders, end-users, project managers, and developers to ensure that software applications are designed to meet business needs. The BA will help translate business objectives into technical solutions and support the software development lifecycle from inception to implementation.

Your role in our mission

• Requirements & Process Analysis: Gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements; evaluate and optimize business processes to align with software capabilities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on business needs, design, and development throughout the project lifecycle.

• Documentation & Communication: Create and maintain BRDs, user stories, process flows, and training materials to support development and user adoption.

• Testing & Quality Assurance: Support UAT, identify and resolve defects, and assist end-users during testing and go-live phases to ensure solution quality.

• Project & Change Management Support: Assist with project planning, tracking, and change management by analyzing impacts, managing risks, and communicating updates effectively.

What we're looking for

• 7–10 years as a Business Architect or Senior Business Analyst in Software Development.
• 5+ years gathering requirements, process mapping, and documentation using Jira, Confluence, and Visio.
• 5+ years working with Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• 5+ years in Healthcare, Medicaid, or Pharmacy Systems with strong industry knowledge.
• 5+ years collaborating with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams.
• 5+ years leading teams and mentoring junior analysts and architects. and resolving complex business and system issues with strong analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or similar Agile certification

What you should expect in this role

• Remote within the US and US Territories 
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is January 31, 2026

The pay range for this position is $92,900.00 - $132,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gai