Data Architect - Staff

Intermountain Health
Washington, DC, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$92,269.0 - $145,288.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Information Systems Computer Programming Databases Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Governance Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL)
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Data Security Data Systems Relational Databases R (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Oracle (Applications) Performance Tuning Power BI SQL Databases SQL Server Integration Services Data Streaming Tableau (Software) Enterprise Data Management Data Processing Google Cloud Azure Data Factory Apache Spark Data Lakes Pyspark Information Technology Apache Kafka Data Management Api Design Looker Analytics Databricks Programming Languages

Job description

The purpose of the Data Architect - Staff role is to design, implement, and maintain both traditional and modern data infrastructures at the staff level. This involves combining expertise in relational databases, cloud technologies, and big data tools to create scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions. The role also includes developing strategies for integrating enterprise data, ensuring data quality, and optimizing data access across both cloud and on-premise systems

We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.

Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings, * Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining both traditional and modern data infrastructures at the staff level.

  • Combines expertise in relational databases, cloud technologies, and big data tools to create scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions.
  • Develops strategies for integrating enterprise data, ensuring data quality, and optimizing data access across both cloud and on-premise systems.
  • Works on moderate to complex projects and is mentored by senior-level data architects/engineers to deliver robust data models, pipelines, and warehouses that meet organizational needs using technologies like SQL, Python, PySpark, and traditional RDBMS platforms

Skills

  • Data architecture and design
  • Cloud infrastructure and data solutions
  • ETL/ELT development and data integration
  • Database and performance optimization
  • Data modeling and documentation
  • Coding/Programming
  • Data governance and security
  • Collaboration and stakeholder management
  • Leadership and project management, The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with SQL and experience with traditional RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for data architecture and storage solutions.
  • Strong familiarity with programming languages such as Python and PySpark for data engineering tasks.
  • Working experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools, including both traditional (e.g., SSIS, Informatica) and/or cloud-native solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks).
  • Proficiency with Python or PySpark or R programming
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders and teams.
  • Proficiency in Product Management, Project Management, or Program Management philosophies and methodologies, and capable of applying them to data architecture projects to ensure alignment with business goals and efficient execution., * A Master’s Degree in an analytics-related field such as information systems, data science / analytics, statistics, computer science, mathematics.
  • or
  • 4 years of professional experience in analytics role in an analytics-related field such as statistics, mathematics, information systems, computer science, data science / analytics.
  • or
  • Bachelors degree in an analytics-related field such as information systems, data science / analytics, statistics, computer science, mathematics. With 2 years of experience
  • Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake for real-time and batch data processing.
  • Proficiency in data streaming technologies such as Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Azure Event Hubs.
  • Experience working with APIs to retrieve and integrate data from external systems.
  • Experience developing APIs to provide data as a product.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for delivering insights from data architectures

Physical Requirements

  • Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Benefits & conditions

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$44.36 - $69.85

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

About the company

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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