Data Architect/Engineer

Description US Heart and Vascular is needing a Remote Lead Data Architect/Engineer to join our team. Position Summary - The Data Architect/Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture, pipelines, and infrastructure that support USHV's clinical, operational, and business reporting needs. - This role establishes data models, integration frameworks, and governance standards that ensure data across the organization is accurate, secure, and readily accessible for analytics and decision-making. - The Data Architect/Engineer partners closely with IT, clinical operations, finance, and other departments to translate business needs into scalable, well-documented data solutions. Responsibilities & Duties - Designs, builds, and maintains scalable data architecture, including data models, warehouses, lakes, and integration pipelines that support clinical, operational, and financial reporting. - Develops and enforces data governance standards, including data quality, security, access controls, and documentation practices across all systems. - Builds and manages ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from EHR, practice management, financial, and HR systems into centralized reporting environments. - Collaborates with clinical, operations, finance, and HR leadership to understand reporting needs and translate them into data models and dashboards. - Monitors data pipeline performance, troubleshoots issues, and implements optimizations to ensure reliability and timely availability of data. - Evaluates and recommends data platforms, tools, and technologies to support USHV's growing analytics and business intelligence needs. - Ensures compliance with HIPAA and other applicable data privacy and security regulations in the design and management of data systems. - Documents data architecture, data flows, and system integrations to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness. - When position requires travel to/from other locations, ensures vehicles are operated and maintained in compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company requirements. - Adapts to changing priorities, processes, and business needs. - Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Five (5) years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or database administration, preferably in a healthcare or multi-site services environment. - Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data pipelines, data warehouses, or data lakes. - Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, or similar) and cloud data platforms. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a related field, or professional certification such as AWS/Azure Data Engineer, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or similar. - Prior experience with electronic health record (EHR) or practice management system data in a multi-site healthcare organization. - Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.