Data/Cloud Architect

InnoSoul•Nashville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Architect will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor providing technical support and architectural guidance to leadership, business partners, and internal teams. This is a hybrid position – only candidates in Tennessee and able to commute to Nashville, TN regularly will be considered. The standard work week is 37.5 hrs./wk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or relevant field.
8+ years of experience in designing, executing, and supporting data initiatives (Database Administration, Data Auditing, Conversion, Golden record management, Logical and Physical models, etc.) and data analytics projects (ETL/ELT, Datawarehouse, Data sharing, and Reporting)
5+ years of experience in Enterprise, Integration, and Information architecture design.
5+ years of experience in designing and developing cloud data applications on one of the public cloud platforms.
Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability, and high availability.
Good understanding of security best practices.
Experience in a broad set of technologies related to Data and IT infrastructure.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated reports to management and other IT partners.
Experience managing the application/data analytics delivery process is a plus.
Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Experience equivalent to fifteen (15) or more years of qualifying professional experience in positions associated with designing/architecting IT solutions or systems, designing and/or implementing Cloud Infrastructure, managing IT projects, managing Cloud Infrastructure, and managing teams.

Nice To Haves

Great communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
Implemented solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Private Cloud and/or Azure Cloud as well as other cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

Define and oversee Data architecture, implementation for diverse business projects, and ensure alignment with TennCare Enterprise Architecture and overall solution.
Work on solutions across a diverse range of projects, which can include data strategy, database architecture, Conversion, data auditing, ETL pipeline, Data warehousing, Reporting, Data Modeling, Master Data management across Cloud and On-Prem systems leveraging modern technologies.
Technical knowledge of all phases of application data modeling, data handling, and analytical insights and responsible to guide teams across all phases.
Work as a technical leader alongside the Implementation Vendor and TennCare Teams partnering closely with Security, Infrastructure, DevOps, Developers, and Scrum teams.
Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.
Ensure proper documentation of design and work with business partners to design and implement solutions to meet architecture standards.
Ensure systems security and compliance with PII, HIPAA, SOX, etc.
Identify dependencies and common components, assess migration feasibility, and develop a migration roadmap.
Offer guidance in techniques including bulk data transfers into/off the cloud, and deployment of Greenfield and Brownfield applications to cloud environments.
Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the "why," and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
Effectively manages day-to-day activities across multiple projects.
Strong ability to see the 'big picture and ability to implement strategies that align for success in meeting TennCare goals.
Fosters collaboration with vendors, technical teams, and business customers by listening to concerns and needs.
With this understanding, as well as the TennCare environment (architectural, political, structural), research and propose more cost-effective, efficient, and maintainable new solutions and approaches to business and technical problems.
Analyzes existing practices and technologies to isolate areas ripe for improvement or enhancement.