**Job Description** IT is different here. Our work as technology specialists pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in health care. You will build solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Driven by the importance of their work, our team members innovate to elevate. We’re encouraged to be curious, collaborate, and turn ideas into solutions that can make health care better for all. In this role you will be responsible for the support of Sagemaker (MLOPS) and GanAI platforms. Independently analyze current and future requirements to effectively design analytics platform solutions while determining design feasibility from both technical and economic perspectives. Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and documentation in partnership with service partners as needed. Compile and analyze operational data and direct proofs of concept to establish standard for new designs and modifications to existing platform processes. Independently partner and consult with varied technical, business, project and management staff to identify and plan, assess platform designs and impacts, while developing solutions to any resolve design problems. If you are ready to make a career out of making a difference, then you are the person for this team. **What You Will Do** + Independently plan and develop complex engineering designs in support of the implementation of platform for integrated software, database, and analytics solutions. Develop an analytic technology ecosystem so that the tools work seamlessly together + Ensure data scientists, data engineers, and analysts have the tools needed on the analytics platform + Define and develop platform to fit the needs of Data and Analytics and support advanced analytics + Provide expertise and knowledge in emerging technologies with strategic technology vendors + Participate in software and hardware licensing, financial and capacity activities within the environment + Proactively provide information and ongoing consultation for stakeholder + Execute the detailed design of larger and/or more complex internal projects collaborating with IT stakeholders, service owners and partners. + Provide operational readiness through the engineering, planning, coordination, and execution of performance and tuning analysis, systems support, incident and problem resolution, software installation, and upgrades. + Provide detailed guidance and consultation in solutioning production incidents when required. + Maintain appropriate standardized guidelines, work procedures and schedules to expedite workflow and ultimately improve efficiencies. + Build collaborative relationships with the broader architecture community to effectively maintain technical roadmaps and provide input into strategies and standards related to area of specialization. + Collaborate with vendors on infrastructure/technology designs to ensure the final product is what was architected or designed and supports DnA needs + Provide direction and assistance to less experienced team members as needed. **What You Bring** + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) + 5+ years of experience in related field. + In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field. + AWS and Sagemaker platform administration experience + Python coding experience + Experience creating S3 buckets + Experience with GenAI platform developing deployment pipelines, configuring and supporting AWS AI/ML services **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $100,500.00 - $182,700.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming