Software/Data Architect 2

IQVIA • Durham, NC

2d • $75,500 - $188,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

IQVIA Laboratories is seeking a Software/Data Architect 2 in Durham, North Carolina. This hybrid role provides architectural leadership for enterprise data platforms, proof-of-concept solutions, integrations, reporting, analytics, and future AI/ML initiatives. The role establishes scalable architecture standards and reusable data patterns while supporting delivery of technology initiatives and client solutions.

The architect designs, builds, tests, and delivers proof-of-concept solutions and demonstrations; provides architectural leadership across data, analytics, reporting, and integration work, including LTMS and LabMatrix integrations; and develops standardized data models, data marts, ETL/ELT patterns, reporting structures, and reusable architecture practices. The role also configures applications and related functionality, maintains demonstration environments, supports solution delivery using continuous integration and deployment tools, and conducts testing and validation.

The position works with technical teams, business stakeholders, clients, global engineering teams, and internal departments. It requires translating project plans, scope, designs, and technical specifications into functional proof-of-concept environments, while supporting documentation, technical reviews, and multiple concurrent initiatives. The stated annualized potential base pay range is $75,500 to $188,800; actual pay may vary based on qualifications, location, and schedule. Additional incentive compensation and benefits may be available depending on the position offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of experience in software and/or product development with a focus on architecture.
• Broad knowledge of current technologies, tools, and techniques used in software development.
• Experience supporting proof-of-concept development, solution configuration, testing, and deployment using continuous integration tools such as SourceTree, Jenkins, or MavenMate.
• Ability to apply technology to business strategies and use effective consulting skills when working with technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture and understanding of scalable data models, ETL/ELT patterns, integrations, reporting structures, and data platform governance.
• Understanding of data lineage, traceability, governance, and auditability requirements within regulated systems.
• Ability to review solution scope and translate designs, project plans, and technical specifications into functional proof-of-concept environments.
• Strong collaboration, documentation, testing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global engineering teams and internal departments while managing multiple concurrent initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deliver proof-of-concept solutions and demonstrations in accordance with approved project plans and technical designs.
• Provide architectural leadership across active data, analytics, reporting, and integration initiatives, including LTMS and LabMatrix integrations.
• Establish standardized data models, data marts, ETL/ELT patterns, reporting structures, and reusable architecture practices.
• Configure standard and custom objects, applications, workflows, approval processes, communities, knowledge articles, reporting, and user license governance.
• Maintain proof-of-concept and demonstration environments, including providing post-production support.
• Use continuous integration and deployment tools such as SourceTree, Jenkins, and MavenMate to support reliable solution delivery.
• Perform system, regression, and user acceptance testing, including test scripting, execution, defect tracking, and validation against technical specifications.
• Participate in technical reviews and collaborate with internal teams to develop scope definitions, communication plans, manuals, flowcharts, and other instructional materials.

Benefits

• The company describes integrated benefits programs and resources supporting employees’ and families’ physical, mental and emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• Health and welfare benefits may be offered, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level