Data Architect Consultant

Intermountain Health • Jacobus, PA

6d • $60 - $95

About The Position

We’re looking for a technical, highly collaborative Data Architect – Consultant who can bridge strategy, engineering, and delivery. This role is responsible for defining the problem to solve, shaping solution approaches, and leading projects end‑to-end with strong facilitation and execution skills. You’ll play a key role in maturing our code review process, establishing data architecture best practices, and elevating the quality and consistency of our delivery. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical fluency with exceptional communication, enabling them to partner closely with engineers, guide architectural decisions, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Requirements

• Leadership & Project Management – Ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex initiatives concurrently.
• Mentorship & Code Review – Skilled in guiding junior team members and enforcing best practices through structured reviews.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management – Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clinical program leaders and technical teams.
• Data Architecture & Design – Expertise in designing scalable and secure data solutions.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Data Solutions – Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
• ETL/ELT Development & Data Integration – Building and optimizing data pipelines.
• Database & Performance Optimization – Ensuring high availability and efficiency.
• Data Modeling & Documentation – Creating clear, maintainable models and technical documentation.
• Data Governance & Security – Implementing compliance and security best practices.
• Coding/Programming – Strong programming skills for data engineering and architecture.
• Expert proficiency with SQL and extensive experience with traditional RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for data architecture and storage solutions.
• Mastery of programming languages such as Python and PySpark for data engineering tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools, including both traditional (e.g., SSIS, Informatica) and cloud-native solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks).
• Outstanding communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders and teams.
• Expert understanding of 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.
• Demonstrated ability to stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
• Proven experience in providing mentorship and guidance to junior and senior architects.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in an analytics-related field such as information systems, data science / analytics, statistics, computer science, mathematics and 4 years of experience. or 8 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 6 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).
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for delivering insights from data architectures
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex data infrastructures across multiple clinical and enterprise projects.
• Apply deep expertise in relational databases, cloud technologies, and big data tools to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with clinical program objectives and organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction on enterprise-level data integration strategies.
• Mentor junior and senior team members, fostering technical growth through structured guidance and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure high-quality data architectures and pipelines across cloud and on-premise systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees