Job role: Principle Data Architect
Duration: 6 month contract to hire
Location: Dallas TX 75243 3 onsite 2 remote
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Data Architecture / Data Engineering lead to oversee and guide our data architecture and data modeling initiatives within a healthcare environment specifically focusing on patient and prescription data. In this role you will be responsible for structuring and organizing data as it flows into Azure Synapse and Microsoft Fabric ensuring robust and scalable data solutions. You will lead a small team of 67 professionals including data engineers DBAs and Power BI specialists providing strategic direction and handson support as needed.
Top Skills:
- Data Modeling (in Azure) / Synapse
- Microsoft Fabric
- Plus would be patient data / Healthcare exp
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Architecture & Modeling: Develop and manage data architecture specifically using SSAS and Azure Synapse to support healthcare data such as patient records prescriptions and provider information.
- Data Integration & Organization: Lead efforts in organizing data as it enters Synapse ensuring it is structured and accessible for analysis and reporting.
- Team Leadership: Oversee and guide a team of DBAs Power BI specialists and data engineers fostering a collaborative and resultsdriven environment.
- Technical Strategy: Define and implement best practices for data management within Azure Synapse and Microsoft Fabric.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to align data initiatives with business needs especially around patient data compliance and healthcare standards.
- Mentorship: Provide coaching and guidance to team members especially as you bridge gaps in technical expertise among those who are less experienced with advanced data systems.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in data architecture and data modeling especially with SSAS and Azure Synapse.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and Azures data services.
- Background in healthcare or experience managing sensitive patient data is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring teams of 67 individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a smaller collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in data governance and compliance within healthcare.
- Knowledge of Power BI data engineering practices and database management best practices.