Data Architect (Databricks)CoverMyMeds' Data & Analytics organization is seeking a Data Architect (Databricks) to define and scale our enterprise data platform strategy on Azure. This role will architect, standardize, and accelerate adoption of a modern Databricks lakehouse platform across the organization. You will partner closely with engineering, analytics, governance, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that enable critical healthcare outcomes.
This is a hands-on architecture role where you will both design platform strategy and actively contribute to implementation.Why this role matters: Our team is early in its Databricks maturity journey, and this hire will establish foundational standards, processes, and scaling capabilities across the platform.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization now or in the future. If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.What You'll Do:Own end-to-end architecture for the Databricks-on-Azure lakehouse platform, including workspace design, Unity Catalog governance, storage topology, and cluster policiesDefine and scale medallion architecture standards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) across domainsEstablish platform standards and reusable patterns to accelerate Databricks adoption across teamsDesign and implement secure, compliant data access frameworks (RBAC, ABAC, row/column-level security)Lead CI/CD and DevOps patterns for Databricks deployments, ensuring audit-ready pipelinesOptimize performance and cost across Delta Lake pipelines (partitioning, clustering, Photon, optimization strategies)Build reusable ingestion frameworks for structured and streaming data (API, Kafka, CDC, batch pipelines)Partner with Data Governance, Security, SRE, and Legal teams to align platform design with healthcare compliance requirementsProvide architectural guidance on PHI/PII data handling and lifecycle managementEvaluate and recommend platform tooling (build vs.
buy decisions)Mentor engineers and architects; establish design reviews and documentation practicesBasic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or relative experience, and typically requires 7+ years of experience in data engineering and data architectureProven experience building and scaling Databricks platforms from the ground up, including workspace provisioning, Unity Catalog, and governance frameworksStrong hands-on expertise in Databricks and Azure (ADLS Gen2, networking, identity, security)Demonstrated ability to remain technically hands-on while leading architecture decisionsDeep expertise in Delta Lake, including performance optimization and data lifecycle managementExperience designing enterprise data platforms in regulated environments (e.g., PHI/PII handling)Strong understanding of data governance, access controls, and compliance frameworksProven ability to establish standards, drive adoption, and influence multiple engineering teamsPreferred Skills & Experience:Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries (HIPAA, PHI, compliance-driven environments)Experience scaling early-stage Databricks platforms and building enterprise-wide standardsFamiliarity with streaming and event-driven architectures (Kafka, Structured Streaming)Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Azure Bicep)Knowledge of Databricks advanced features (Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog federation, Delta Sharing)Experience supporting AI/ML data readiness and feature engineering pipelinesOur Base Pay Range for this position $124,100 - $206,900McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.McKesson is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.
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