We are searching for a Lead Data Architect to define and communicate a future-state data architecture roadmap. The role involves conducting current-state assessments, designing interoperable data solutions, and overseeing data integration. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture and expertise in healthcare data standards.
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We are searching for a Lead Data Architect. This is a full-time permanent hire position with our client. You can work 100% remote (anywhere in USA) for this position. In this role as a Lead Data Architect with USCDI experience, you will define and communicate a future-state data architecture roadmap that supports scalability, fault tolerance, and evolving needs for the company. Sorry no H1 transfer is available for this position.
Responsibilities as a Lead Data Architect:
- Conduct a comprehensive current-state assessment of our UDMH and data integration landscape
- Document institutional knowledge and undocumented architecture
- Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including data flow diagrams, system dependencies, integration points, and technical documentation
- Evaluate proprietary vs. non-proprietary paths for UDMH, providing technical and strategic recommendations based on scalability, cost, flexibility, and long-term sustainability
- Design and implement interoperable data solutions using standards such as FHIR and HL7 to support seamless integration across healthcare systems
- Oversee the integration of diverse data sources into a unified, governed data platform to support both clinical and operational use cases
- Define data models, classifications, and types that align with business and clinical application needs
- Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks to assess system performance, availability, data quality, and architectural resilience over time
- Lead and enforce data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards, emphasizing data quality, privacy, and security
- Serve as a mentor and knowledge-sharing leader for data engineers, analysts, and developers, ensuring institutional knowledge is distributed and scalable
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Required skills and qualifications as a Lead Data Architect:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise data architecture
- Hand on experience working with FHIR, HL7, CCDA and other healthcare data standards
- Experience working with healthcare data interoperability/USCDI
- Proven success in documenting and transitioning legacy systems
- Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and HIPAA compliance
- Experience designing or evolving UDMH (Unified Data Model for Healthcare) or similar healthcare data platforms
- Experience with cloud-based platforms and modern data architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
- Google BigQuery, Looker knowledge is preferred
- Google Cloud Healthcare API and/or Aidbox CDR knowledge a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
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