Solutions Architect Jobs in South Carolina
Solutions Architect jobs in South Carolina concentrate heavily in financial technology, defense contracting, and enterprise IT services, with a strong market at the mid-to-senior level across the state. The largest hiring activity is in Columbia, Charlotte's neighboring market of Rock Hill, and the Charleston metro, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Capgemini, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina maintain substantial technology operations. Cloud architecture, cybersecurity integration, and enterprise application modernization are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand from South Carolina employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Title: Lead Director, Solutions Architect – Epic Applications (STARS Reporting & Care Coordination/Healthy Planet)
Position Summary
The Lead Director, Solutions Architect – Epic Applications is a senior technical and strategic leader responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of Epic solutions supporting Medicare Star Ratings (STARS) reporting, care coordination, and population health management via Epic Healthy Planet. This role bridges deep Epic technical expertise with a strong understanding of value-based care, quality measures, and risk adjustment, translating regulatory and business requirements into scalable Epic architecture. The ideal candidate has led enterprise-level Epic initiatives, understands the data and workflow demands of STARS/HEDIS/quality reporting, and can architect solutions that span Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, Reporting Workbench, and related population health tools.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Own the end-to-end solutions architecture for Epic Healthy Planet, care coordination workflows, and STARS/HEDIS/quality measure reporting
- Design scalable data models and workflows connecting Epic Clarity/Caboodle, Healthy Planet registries, care management, and risk stratification tools to STARS and quality reporting needs
- Serve as the technical authority on Epic's population health suite (Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, Home Health, ACO-specific tools) and its integration with clinical, claims, and payer data sources
- Partner with enterprise architecture and data teams to ensure Epic solutions align with broader data governance, interoperability (FHIR/HL7), and analytics strategy
- Evaluate and recommend build vs. buy decisions for third-party STARS/quality vendors integrating with Epic
STARS & Quality Reporting
- Lead the design and optimization of Epic-based workflows supporting CMS Star Ratings, HEDIS measures, and quality gap closure
- Ensure Epic build accurately supports care gap identification, outreach workflows, and measure-specific documentation requirements
- Partner with quality, risk adjustment, and compliance teams to translate regulatory measure specifications (NCQA, CMS) into Epic build requirements
- Oversee reporting architecture (Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Clarity/Caboodle-based reporting) to support STARS performance tracking and executive dashboards
Care Coordination / Healthy Planet
- Architect and oversee build for care management workflows: registries, care plans, risk stratification, transitions of care, and care team communication
- Ensure Healthy Planet configuration supports ACO, MA, and population health program requirements
- Drive integration between Healthy Planet and external care coordination platforms, HIEs, and payer systems
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and mentor a team of Epic analysts, architects, and/or engineers focused on population health applications
- Partner with clinical, quality, compliance, and network/ACO leadership to align technical roadmap with business strategy
- Present architecture decisions, risks, and roadmap to senior IT and business leadership
- Participate in Epic governance, upgrade planning, and enterprise architecture review boards
- Manage vendor relationships related to STARS/quality reporting tools and population health platforms
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of healthcare IT experience, with 5+ years focused on Epic applications
- Deep hands-on or architectural experience with Epic Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, and/or population health modules
- Strong understanding of CMS STARS methodology, HEDIS measures, and quality/risk adjustment reporting requirements
- Experience architecting solutions involving Clarity, Caboodle, and/or Epic reporting tools
- Proven track record leading enterprise-scale Epic initiatives and managing technical teams
- Strong understanding of value-based care, ACO operations, and payer-provider data exchange
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic certification(s) in Healthy Planet, Ambulatory, or related modules
- Experience with FHIR/HL7 interoperability standards and payer data integration
- Background working within an integrated payer-provider organization or ACO
- Experience with Medicare Advantage plan operations
- Advanced degree or certifications in health informatics, data architecture, or population health
Key Competencies
- Translates complex regulatory/quality requirements into practical technical architecture
- Strong executive presence; able to communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical leadership
- Balances long-term architectural vision with near-term delivery pressures
- Skilled at leading cross-functional teams spanning clinical, quality, compliance, and IT
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Title: Lead Director, Solutions Architect – Epic Applications (STARS Reporting & Care Coordination/Healthy Planet)
Position Summary
The Lead Director, Solutions Architect – Epic Applications is a senior technical and strategic leader responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of Epic solutions supporting Medicare Star Ratings (STARS) reporting, care coordination, and population health management via Epic Healthy Planet. This role bridges deep Epic technical expertise with a strong understanding of value-based care, quality measures, and risk adjustment, translating regulatory and business requirements into scalable Epic architecture. The ideal candidate has led enterprise-level Epic initiatives, understands the data and workflow demands of STARS/HEDIS/quality reporting, and can architect solutions that span Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, Reporting Workbench, and related population health tools.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Own the end-to-end solutions architecture for Epic Healthy Planet, care coordination workflows, and STARS/HEDIS/quality measure reporting
- Design scalable data models and workflows connecting Epic Clarity/Caboodle, Healthy Planet registries, care management, and risk stratification tools to STARS and quality reporting needs
- Serve as the technical authority on Epic's population health suite (Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, Home Health, ACO-specific tools) and its integration with clinical, claims, and payer data sources
- Partner with enterprise architecture and data teams to ensure Epic solutions align with broader data governance, interoperability (FHIR/HL7), and analytics strategy
- Evaluate and recommend build vs. buy decisions for third-party STARS/quality vendors integrating with Epic
STARS & Quality Reporting
- Lead the design and optimization of Epic-based workflows supporting CMS Star Ratings, HEDIS measures, and quality gap closure
- Ensure Epic build accurately supports care gap identification, outreach workflows, and measure-specific documentation requirements
- Partner with quality, risk adjustment, and compliance teams to translate regulatory measure specifications (NCQA, CMS) into Epic build requirements
- Oversee reporting architecture (Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, Clarity/Caboodle-based reporting) to support STARS performance tracking and executive dashboards
Care Coordination / Healthy Planet
- Architect and oversee build for care management workflows: registries, care plans, risk stratification, transitions of care, and care team communication
- Ensure Healthy Planet configuration supports ACO, MA, and population health program requirements
- Drive integration between Healthy Planet and external care coordination platforms, HIEs, and payer systems
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and mentor a team of Epic analysts, architects, and/or engineers focused on population health applications
- Partner with clinical, quality, compliance, and network/ACO leadership to align technical roadmap with business strategy
- Present architecture decisions, risks, and roadmap to senior IT and business leadership
- Participate in Epic governance, upgrade planning, and enterprise architecture review boards
- Manage vendor relationships related to STARS/quality reporting tools and population health platforms
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of healthcare IT experience, with 5+ years focused on Epic applications
- Deep hands-on or architectural experience with Epic Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, and/or population health modules
- Strong understanding of CMS STARS methodology, HEDIS measures, and quality/risk adjustment reporting requirements
- Experience architecting solutions involving Clarity, Caboodle, and/or Epic reporting tools
- Proven track record leading enterprise-scale Epic initiatives and managing technical teams
- Strong understanding of value-based care, ACO operations, and payer-provider data exchange
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic certification(s) in Healthy Planet, Ambulatory, or related modules
- Experience with FHIR/HL7 interoperability standards and payer data integration
- Background working within an integrated payer-provider organization or ACO
- Experience with Medicare Advantage plan operations
- Advanced degree or certifications in health informatics, data architecture, or population health
Key Competencies
- Translates complex regulatory/quality requirements into practical technical architecture
- Strong executive presence; able to communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical leadership
- Balances long-term architectural vision with near-term delivery pressures
- Skilled at leading cross-functional teams spanning clinical, quality, compliance, and IT
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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- Manufacturing
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions architect jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Five or more years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise IT solutions
- Cloud platform proficiency with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, including relevant certifications
- Experience translating complex business requirements into scalable technical architecture
- Strong communication skills for presenting architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards relevant to defense or financial services
Solutions Architect Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions architect in South Carolina?
Becoming a solutions architect in South Carolina typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, followed by several years of hands-on IT or software development experience. There is no state-issued license required for the role. Most South Carolina employers expect vendor certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect as the primary credential that demonstrates readiness for the position.
Which companies hire solutions architects in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring solutions architects in South Carolina include Databricks, GE Vernova, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's defense, financial services, and state government IT sectors sustain particularly consistent demand for solutions architects across the Columbia and Charleston metro areas.
Which South Carolina cities have the most solutions architect jobs?
York, Greenville, and South Carolina have the most solutions architect openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because it is home to state government IT operations, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and a cluster of defense contractors, while Charleston's growing technology sector and military installation presence drive demand in the Lowcountry.
Are there remote solutions architect jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of solutions architect openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and consultative nature of the work. The portions of the role focused on cloud design, documentation, and stakeholder presentations are the most commonly performed remotely, while on-site visits are sometimes required during implementation phases.
How can I get hired as a solutions architect in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from a related position such as systems administrator, software developer, or network engineer, which are common on-ramp titles at South Carolina employers including state agency IT departments, Booz Allen Hamilton, and regional financial institutions. Earning an entry-level cloud certification from AWS or Microsoft while still in an adjacent role strengthens a candidacy considerably. Some larger South Carolina defense and technology contractors also offer rotational associate or junior architect programs that accept candidates with limited direct architecture experience.
Where can I find and apply to solutions architect jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to solutions architect jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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