[Hiring] Enterprise Architect @EmpiRx Health, LLC

Role Description

EmpiRx Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect. In this critical role, the Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining EmpiRx Health’s enterprise technology architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and interoperability across all systems. This position leads architecture governance, integration strategy, and technical best practices to enable seamless data flow across PBM core systems, third-party platforms, and analytics environments. Acting as a bridge between business, product, and engineering teams, the Enterprise Architect drives alignment between technology capabilities and strategic business objectives while ensuring compliance with healthcare and data security regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data & Application Integration Architecture
  • Design and implement a scalable architecture across EmpiRx Health’s PBM core applications, including claims, eligibility, provider, and analytics systems.
  • Develop and enforce integration strategies leveraging APIs and event-driven frameworks to enable seamless interoperability.
  • Establish best practices for data pipelines, warehousing, governance, and interoperability with healthcare standards (FHIR, HL7, NCPDP).
  • Optimize ETL/ELT processes, real-time data streaming, and analytics readiness across multiple platforms.
• Technology Strategy & Governance
  • Lead enterprise architecture governance to ensure alignment with EmpiRx Health’s business objectives and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).
  • Define and maintain reference architectures, technical roadmaps, and development standards for modern application frameworks, microservices, and cloud adoption.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and third-party solutions that drive innovation and cost efficiency.
  • Partner with security and compliance teams to integrate best practices in data protection, identity management, and privacy.
• Agile Best Practices & DevOps Enablement
  • Champion Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across architecture and engineering initiatives.
  • Support development and operations teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
  • Establish and maintain standardized Git branching models (e.g., GitFlow) and coding standards aligned with clean code and DevOps principles.
  • Ensure architecture decisions balance agility, stability, and scalability for long-term operational excellence.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a trusted advisor to executives and business stakeholders on technology investment and strategy.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, analytics, and operations teams to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions.
  • Mentor technical teams on modern architectural patterns, data integration methods, and best practices.
  • Lead cross-functional discussions to foster innovation and enhance system performance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, data architecture, or software engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in data integration, APIs, event-driven architecture, and cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proven experience with PBM or healthcare systems, including claims processing, formulary management, eligibility, and rebate operations.
• Deep understanding of NCPDP, HL7, FHIR, and related healthcare data standards.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, and scalable data engineering.
• Strong experience implementing Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, and governance frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of HIPAA, SOC 2, and other security and privacy standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PBM platforms such as Tredium, CVS, Optum, or MedImpact.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration tools (MuleSoft, Boomi, Kafka) and modern BI platforms (Databricks SQL, Power BI, Sigma, ThoughtSpot).
• Proven success implementing AI/ML and predictive analytics within healthcare data environments.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Work Environment

• Remote

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) program
• Health Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Description

EmpiRx Health is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company. As the pioneer in value-based pharmacy care, EmpiRx Health puts its customers and members first by enabling them to take control of their pharmacy benefits, healthcare outcomes, and financial results.

We place more emphasis on member care than any other PBM by focusing on health outcomes first. Our pharmacists and clinicians are at the center of everything we do, and our population health solution delivers tailored strategies for our clients.

EmpiRx Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We wholeheartedly embrace the power of diversity and the magic of inclusion. The kaleidoscope of unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents fuels our innovation and sets us apart.