Senior Solutions Architect

As a Senior Solutions Architect on the Member Data Platform, you will design and drive end-to-end solutions that power DataSpring’s member data capabilities - the authoritative source representing 75% of covered lives in the U.S. You will partner with product, engineering, data, security, and health plan stakeholders to translate business needs into modern, scalable architectures for ingesting, enriching, matching, and exchanging healthcare member data (eligibility, enrollment, demographics, and coverage). The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare payer domain experience, fluency in modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first, domain-driven design, data mesh), and hands-on experience building cloud-native solutions on Azure.

This is a full-time, remote, exempt position and reports to the VP, Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure.

Specific Responsibilities

• Own the solution architecture for the Member Data Platform, defining target-state designs and reference architectures that align with DataSpring’s product strategy, enterprise standards, and healthcare industry direction.
• Translate business and product requirements from health plan partners and internal stakeholders into scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions on Azure, with emphasis on data quality, identity resolution, and interoperability.
• Design domain models and data flows for healthcare member data - including eligibility, enrollment, demographics, and coverage - using industry standards such as FHIR, HL7, X12 (especially 834), and NCPDP where applicable.
• Apply modern architecture patterns - microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first design, domain-driven design, CQRS / event sourcing, and data mesh concepts - to solve for scale, resilience, and time-to-market.
• Drive proofs-of-concept and hands-on prototypes for new capabilities and emerging technologies; evaluate vendors and SaaS / PaaS options and make build-vs-buy recommendations.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST requirements, with strong controls around PHI/PII, identity and access management, encryption, and auditability.
• Stay current on healthcare interoperability trends (TEFCA, CMS interoperability rules, FHIR US Core, payer data exchange) and translate relevant developments into roadmap input.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, software engineers, data engineers, DevOps/SRE, and operations to guide implementation, remove technical blockers, and uphold architectural integrity through the SDLC.
• Define and enforce non-functional requirements for the platform: availability, performance, scalability, disaster recovery, observability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive cost optimization across the Member Data Platform footprint by reviewing cloud usage and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture practices by bringing the member-domain perspective into shared standards, platforms, and reusable patterns; represent the Member Data Platform in enterprise forums.
• Report weekly status on architecture initiatives to designated DataSpring management.
• Follow all DataSpring Policies and Procedures.

• Strong command of modern architecture patterns: microservices, event-driven (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs, Service Bus), API-first (REST, GraphQL), domain-driven design, and data mesh / data product thinking.
• Proven ability to design cloud-native solutions on Azure, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and data services (e.g., AKS, Functions, API Management, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse, Data Lake).
• Healthcare domain fluency, particularly in the member / payer space: eligibility, enrollment, coverage, demographics, identity matching, and health plan operations.
• Working knowledge of healthcare data standards and exchange formats such as FHIR, HL7 v2, X12 (834 enrollment strongly preferred), and NCPDP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud and data security practices, IAM, encryption, and network security in a regulated (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST) environment.
• Experience with data architecture concepts such as master data management, identity resolution / record linkage, data quality, and lineage.
• Strong scripting and IaC skills in at least one of: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform, Bicep/ARM, or equivalent; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including product leaders and health plan partners. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills; familiarity with Agile/Scrum/SAFe delivery processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code) to accelerate design and delivery., * 7 or more years of experience in a technical role, with a minimum of 3 years as a Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect, or equivalent, designing production systems at scale. Healthcare industry experience required; experience with health plans / payers and member data (eligibility, enrollment, coverage) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience architecting modern, cloud-native solutions subject to HIPAA and SOC 2 (HITRUST a plus); experience supporting Microsoft .NET applications is a plus.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Azure certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or equivalent cloud/security certification preferred.

At DataSpring, you will do meaningful work at the intersection of healthcare, data, and technology, helping solve complex problems that make the healthcare system work better. You will collaborate with experienced professionals who care deeply about accuracy, trust, and meaningful impact in a fully remote environment.

DataSpring offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company contributions and matching, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off. We are committed to investing in our people and supporting professional growth over time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DataSpring is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered.

DataSpring is the trusted data connector at the core of healthcare. For more than 25 years, we have powered the industry with the largest and most complete healthcare data foundation in the U.S., including more than 4.8 million provider data records sourced directly from providers and member data representing 75% of covered lives supplied by health plans. By improving how essential information flows across the system, DataSpring helps healthcare operate more efficiently, accurately, and with greater confidence.