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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Database Architect - **Company:** Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Storage, Information Systems, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Relational Databases, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Azure Data Factory, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, System Availability, Apache Spark, Database Performance, Electronic Medical Records, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Cosmos DB, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72b7e24b2995e267 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field * 10+ years of progressive industry experience in enterprise technology, architecture, and systems management. * 7+ years of experience in database architecture, preferably in SaaS environments * Prior experience building data pipelines using SSIS, Azure Data Factory or similar * Strong experience with data lake architectures (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, Google Cloud Storage) * Proven experience designing or managing data farm / distributed data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Databricks ecosystems) * Hands-on experience handling sensitive data (PHI, PII/PPI) in regulated environments * Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and security frameworks * Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and non-relational systems such as Cosmos DB, MongoDB * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), especially healthcare-compliant services * Proficiency in data encryption, key management, and role-based access control (RBAC) * Strong understanding of scaling strategies and distributed systems * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. * Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) or healthcare integrations (HL7, FHIR) * Familiarity with healthcare data standards and interoperability frameworks * Experience with audit logging, compliance reporting, and risk assessments * Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) * Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) ## Description We are seeking a Database Architect to design and manage secure, scalable, and compliant database systems for our healthcare SaaS platform. This role requires expertise in handling sensitive data, including PII/PPI and PHI, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and delivering high-performance, multi-tenant solutions., * Design and implement secure, scalable, multi-tenant database architectures for healthcare SaaS applications * Develop data models and storage solutions for sensitive healthcare data (PHI, PII/PPI) * Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and other relevant regulations * Implement data encryption (at rest and in transit), masking, and access controls * Architect systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and auditability * Define and enforce data governance, retention, and audit logging policies * Optimize database performance for large-scale healthcare datasets and real-time access * Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to meet regulatory requirements * Lead data migration and integration with EHR/EMR systems and third-party healthcare platforms * Comply best practices for secure CI/CD pipelines involving database changes * Monitor systems for data integrity, breaches, and anomalous access patterns ## Related Videos - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)