Principal Database Architect

To support large-scale Medicaid system implementations, the remote Principal Database Architect will design and govern data architectures, ensuring data is structured, integrated, validated, and optimized across MMIS and modular Medicaid Enterprise environments. Key responsibilities Design and define MMIS data architecture standards for data conversion, integration, and reporting Guide data transformation strategies from legacy MMIS platforms to modern solutions, ensuring integrity and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align conversion design with target-state architecture and maintain governance standards Required qualifications 9+ years of experience in data architecture or large-scale data platform design, preferably in Medicaid or public sector healthcare systems Experience in data conversion or migration initiatives, including source-to-target design and validation strategies 3+ years of experience with AI-assisted or intelligent automation capabilities in governed enterprise environments Foundational understanding of cloud infrastructure and networking protocols Experience across the full software development life cycle (SDLC) in complex implementation programs