Principal Solutions Architect

Centene Corporation

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Designs and builds relational databases for data storage or processing. Develops strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition and access, and data archiving and recovery. Builds data models and defines the structure, attributes and nomenclature of data elements. Evaluates new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration. May also support designs of relational databases for data storage or processing. Enforces enterprise information standards, guidelines, and principles Provides subject matter expertise regarding information architecture Develops and enforces the data architecture standards, working with Business, Application, and Operations counterparts to assure data integrity and consistency Develops and maintains documentation that maps data models to information systems and business applications Validates and fixes information management issues related to data quality framework (completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, consistency, etc.) Stores and maintains business and technical data definitions (e.g., in a metadata repository) Manages data dictionary to improve documentation and coordination Assists in building of enterprise architecture information blueprints and data models that illustrate how information is stored, processed, and accessed in the enterprise Leads data architecture, data sourcing, data flow, and solution discussions for data initiatives Participates in enterprise information architecture discussions around needs and alignment to enterprise goals Collaborates on data-related business requirements and perform data architecture reviews Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires deep functional and Centene specific knowledge with 6 – 8 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
• Experience with Extract Transform Load (ETL)
• Microsoft SQL Servers
• Oracle Database Management System (DBMS)
• Python
• Unix Operating System
• Advanced - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Advanced - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Advanced - Ability to work independently
• Advanced - Demonstrated analytical skills
• Advanced - Demonstrated project management skills
• Advanced - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Advanced - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Advanced - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
• Advanced - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Advanced - Possesses technical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• Snowflake
• PowerDesigner
• AWS Technologies
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Python
• Data Catalog
• Metadata
• Lineage tools and usage: Alation, Manta
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence
• Streaming data ingest tools and platforms: Informatica, Talend, Kafka, AWS Glue, Matillion, SSIS

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds relational databases for data storage or processing.
• Develops strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition and access, and data archiving and recovery.
• Builds data models and defines the structure, attributes and nomenclature of data elements.
• Evaluates new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration.
• May also support designs of relational databases for data storage or processing.
• Enforces enterprise information standards, guidelines, and principles
• Provides subject matter expertise regarding information architecture
• Develops and enforces the data architecture standards, working with Business, Application, and Operations counterparts to assure data integrity and consistency
• Develops and maintains documentation that maps data models to information systems and business applications
• Validates and fixes information management issues related to data quality framework (completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, consistency, etc.)
• Stores and maintains business and technical data definitions (e.g., in a metadata repository)
• Manages data dictionary to improve documentation and coordination
• Assists in building of enterprise architecture information blueprints and data models that illustrate how information is stored, processed, and accessed in the enterprise
• Leads data architecture, data sourcing, data flow, and solution discussions for data initiatives
• Participates in enterprise information architecture discussions around needs and alignment to enterprise goals
• Collaborates on data-related business requirements and perform data architecture reviews
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
• Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees