Director of Data Engineering & Architecture

Surgery Partners Careers•Nashville, TN

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday. This role provides leadership and strategic direction for data engineering and data architecture capabilities supporting enterprise analytics and healthcare operations. The Director, Data Engineering & Architecture is accountable for building and scaling modern, cloud-first data platforms that enable clinicians, administrators, and executives to make informed, data-driven decisions. The role oversees a growing team of data engineers and plays a central part in advancing the organization’s Azure-based data transformation, including the use of Azure Databricks and related services. Responsibilities span people leadership, platform architecture, delivery execution, and governance, with a strong focus on healthcare data standards, security, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical roles
3+ years of experience in a leadership or people management capacity
Strong background in SQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT development
Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, including: Building Spark-based data pipelines Managing cluster performance and cost optimization Integrating with Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake Storage
Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture and healthcare-specific data challenges
Proven ability to design and architect data and analytics solutions across project, product, and program levels

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare data formats and standards such as HL7, FHIR, and claims data
Experience with BI and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Sigma
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience operating in regulated environments with a focus on security, privacy, and compliance

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers across onshore and offshore resources
Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Data Platform & Architecture Provide architectural direction for the enterprise data warehouse and data lake, ensuring alignment with healthcare data standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA)
Design and optimize scalable, secure data pipelines using Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, and Azure-native data services
Guide integration of data from multiple healthcare sources, including EMRs, claims systems, and patient portals
Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term maintainability
Delivery & Collaboration Partner with clinical, operational, analytics, and IT teams to deliver trusted, self-service data and insights
Oversee strategic data initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and organizational goals
Promote and institutionalize Agile and iterative development practices within the data engineering organization
Governance, Quality & Compliance Establish and enforce data governance, privacy, security, and quality standards across platforms and pipelines
Ensure compliant handling of healthcare data, including PHI, in accordance with HIPAA and internal policies
Support data stewardship, documentation, and auditability across the data ecosystem
Innovation & Strategy Stay current with industry trends in data engineering, cloud platforms, DataOps, and MLOps
Identify opportunities to modernize tooling, architecture, and delivery practices to improve outcomes and efficiency
Contribute to long-term data and analytics strategy and roadmap development