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Data Architect – Healthcare Payer

newtown square, delaware county • Posted 1 weeks ago
Hybrid Contract Software Architecture & Engineering

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Contract type

Contract to hire

Location

Hybrid – Newtown Square, PA

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to design and lead the development of scalable, secure, and compliant healthcare data solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping data architecture across Data Warehouses, Data Lakes , and interoperability platforms , ensuring seamless integration and analytics capabilities across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on expertise in HEDIS , CMS Interoperability (FHIR) , and deep knowledge of healthcare data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, secure data systems to support analytics and data‑driven decisions.
  • Architect and deploy interoperability solutions aligned with USCDI‑US Core compliance.
  • Build and maintain logical, physical, and conceptual data models for healthcare domains (Claims, Member, Provider, EHR, etc.).
  • Evaluate and recommend modern data management tools, frameworks, and platforms .
  • Implement and uphold data governance policies ensuring integrity, quality, and compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams — business analysts, data scientists, and IT — to align data solutions with organizational goals.
  • Optimize data storage and access performance for both real‑time and historical data.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance data capabilities.
  • Mentor and guide team members in data management best practices.

Experience & Skills

  • Deep expertise in Data Architecture, databases, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
  • Strong grasp of healthcare data and interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, CCDs, HIE, USCDI‑US Core)
  • Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, PySpark, and Python
  • Hands‑on experience with tools like Erwin , Azure Data Factory , Databricks , Kafka , IBM DataStage , or Informatica
  • Understanding of BI and analytics platforms
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Data Architecture , preferably in the healthcare domain
  • 5+ years leading large‑scale healthcare data systems
  • 5+ years designing interoperability solutions (FHIR, HL7, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake)
  • Familiarity with major EHR systems like Epic or Cerner

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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