Principal Data Architect

Codetech•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Principal Architect, Data Architecture and Solution Engineering, is responsible for developing and executing business-unit data strategy. The role designs end-to-end solution architectures for complex technology transformation initiatives, spanning transactional systems of record through AI-driven business intelligence, in partnership with business and IT stakeholders. The position provides data technology leadership and guidance to ensure solutions follow PSS Architecture Guiding Principles and standards while maximizing reuse of technology assets. It also contributes to architecture reviews, modernization efforts, data discipline, and the development of AI-driven business intelligence capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute data strategy at the business-unit level.
Develop end-to-end solution architectures for complex technology transformation initiatives, from transactional systems of record to AI-driven business intelligence.
Provide data technology leadership, oversight, and guidance to ensure solutions adhere to PSS Architecture Guiding Principles and standards while maximizing reuse of technology assets.
Perform Buy vs. Build analyses using qualitative and quantitative assessments of available options, and provide a reasoned recommendation.
Lead architecture design reviews, identify gaps, and recommend design changes.
Lead and participate in the Architecture community to advance PBM data technologies and identify modernization opportunities, considering the complexity of the technology landscape.
Develop data architectures, guardrails, and guidelines to establish strong data discipline.
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Engineering and Product teams across the organization.
Architect AI-driven business intelligence powered by a Universal Semantic Layer, enabling predictive analytics and natural-language queries.
Advise and assist application development teams in addressing technical roadblocks, including solution performance challenges, in key strategic initiatives.