[Hiring] Lead Data Architect @WellSense Health Plan

Role Description

The Lead Data Architect is an emerging technical leader with hands-on experience in all aspects of data architecture and infrastructure with a specific focus on creating and managing cloud-based data architectures. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in advanced data analytics and cloud-based data management. Knowledge of health care data in general is preferred for this role.

The Lead Data Architect will:

• Drive the creation of enterprise data models and methods for the initial and ongoing sourcing into the data architecture.
• Contribute to the transition from WellSense’s current data warehouse capabilities to a new cloud-based data infrastructure.
• Have advanced proficiency in the design and implementation of modern data architectures and concepts.
• Be a key player in WellSense’s efforts to aggregate and modernize all the health data and convert it into actionable insights and analytics.
• Implement new enterprise processes and technologies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with management and peers across the organization to leverage cross-functional data and support decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of healthcare payer data.
• Champion the use of data-driven insights to optimize operational efficiency and inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing cloud-based enterprise data warehouse/lake solutions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing cloud-based data architecture for similarly-sized organizations.
• Deep understanding of the process to migrate data from legacy data warehouses to cloud-based models.
• Significant experience in creating data models for cloud-based architectures.
• Deep knowledge of AWS as it relates to data management, data security, and availability.
• Experience with tools such as Databricks and Snowflake and the development of operational, financial, and regulatory reporting.
• Proven collaborator who can explain the role of data architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain the benefits of new cloud approaches to peers with less experience in cloud-based architectures.
• Ability to mentor and grow junior staff to more senior architecture positions.

Benefits

• Full-time remote work.
• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy.
• Merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Compensation Range

$138,500 - $201,000. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.