Senior Data Architect -Healthcare

Mariner•Halifax, NS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for Senior Data Architects to define and lead the target-state data ecosystem within a complex healthcare environment. These roles will drive enterprise data architecture across cloud platforms, enable interoperability, and support both operational and analytical use cases, including advanced analytics and AI/ML.

Requirements

Proven experience designing modern, enterprise-scale data platforms in Azure (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Fabric)
Strong expertise in data modeling and enterprise data architecture practices
Deep understanding of data integration patterns across complex systems
Experience working with healthcare data ecosystems, including interoperability standards like FHIR and HL7
A strong grasp of data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics platforms
Familiarity with population health, clinical data models, or health system reporting
Exposure to API-led architectures and FHIR-based integration approaches

Responsibilities

Lead the design of enterprise data architectures in cloud environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
Define and implement data models, standards, and governance frameworks across diverse systems and teams
Architect robust data integration solutions (batch, real-time, and event-driven) across clinical and operational platforms
Design for security, privacy, and compliance in a regulated healthcare environment
Establish and advance data management capabilities, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and MDM
Partner with engineering, architecture, and business teams to align data strategy with organizational goals