Principal Data Architect hybrid

SynergenX Health Holdings LLC • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SynergenX is a rapidly scaling, multi-state healthcare organization focused on hormone optimization, wellness, and patient-centered care. As the company grows, it is investing in modernizing its enterprise data ecosystem. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for a Principal Data Architect who will define, architect, and execute the future of the data platform. The role offers ownership, visibility, and the ability to make a significant impact. This position is open for remote work within the contiguous US with monthly in-office visits required, or as a hybrid model for residents within driving distance of the corporate office in Northwest Houston. This is critical for alignment, team integration, and execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Data Architecture progressive by nature.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks / Spark.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (semantic models, governance).
• Strong expertise in Data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake, Lakehouse).
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python, PySpark.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence technical teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align architecture with company goals.
• Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken).

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or regulated industry experience (HIPAA).
• Experience supporting M&A or multi-entity data integration.
• Experience with Azure tools such as Data Factory, Synapse, or Fabric.
• Exposure to real-time data pipelines or machine learning workflows.
• Relevant certifications (Azure, Databricks).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data architecture roadmap.
• Build scalable data models across clinical, financial, and operational domains.
• Align data strategy with growth, M&A, and multi-state expansion.
• Design and standardize lakehouse and warehouse architecture.
• Establish patterns for ingestion, transformation, and data delivery.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost.
• Act as the highest authority on data architecture decisions.
• Lead and mentor Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Analytics teams.
• Review and approve pipelines, models, and reporting frameworks.
• Eliminate technical debt and redundant systems.
• Automate manual processes and reporting inefficiencies.
• Implement CI/CD, version control, and documentation standards.
• Establish enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant architecture and data handling.
• Improve data lineage, auditability, and trust in reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $170,000 (Range is DOE)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days with dependent coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off with annual increases
• 6 company holidays
• Employee wellness programs, including hormone therapy and weight management benefits
• Full life insurance policy at no cost
• Stability and growth within a rapidly expanding, multi-state healthcare organization
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed