Principal Architect- Data & Integration

Aleron; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the Healthcare sector is seeking a Principal Architect for Data & Integrations. This pivotal role involves collaborating with leadership and experts to shape the organization's data strategy and technology assets. You will leverage your extensive experience to create architectural models that align IT strategies with business goals. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, architecture development, and collaboration across teams, ensuring quality and security in data governance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse perspectives and offers a dynamic, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications and Cloud environments.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure.
• 5+ years in an architect or technical leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide Data and Integration architectural blueprint.
• Align IT strategy with company business objectives.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Skills

Enterprise Applications

Integrations

Databases

Cloud environments

Microsoft Azure

Cloud-based Systems Integration

Enterprise Data Security

Data access and transfer patterns

APIs

Data modeling (UML, ArchiMate, ERDs)

HL7/FHIR standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

TOGAF framework

GraphQL

Job description

Description

Our client in the Healthcare industry has an exciting opportunity for Principal Architect - Data & Integrations, responsible for working with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the organization's Data and Integration strategy, processes, and technology assets. This individual will utilize knowledge and experience to link the business mission, strategy, and processes of the organization to the IT strategy, and document this utilizing multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of the organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner.

Duration: Fulltime/Direct hire

Location: 100% Remote

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop, maintain, and champion an enterprise-wide Data and Integration architectural blueprint and roadmap
• Align IT strategy and solutions with company business objectives
• Provide strategic consultation to business customers on technology-based solutions and enabling technologies
• Present architectural concepts with compelling qualitative and quantitative findings to all stakeholders

Architecture Development & Governance

• Create a roadmap for data, integrations, data stores, and applications
• Orchestrate solutions that leverage existing investments in heterogeneous IT environments
• Develop, manage, and publish Technical Reference Architectures
• Establish standards and processes to meet quality and security requirements
• Monitor and manage Technical Debt within the environment
• Assist with Data Governance Leadership

Collaboration & Advisory

• Partner with PMO, business users, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to Enterprise Architecture principles
• Analyze IT environments to identify critical deficiencies and recommend improvement solutions
• Support business case development and cost-benefit analysis while mitigating project risk
• Build relationships with development and engineering teams to understand application requirements

Technical Leadership & Knowledge Management

• Influence implementation best practices and provide solutions to technical challenges
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer to enhance IT department maturity
• Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
• Continuously update Data and Integration architecture requirements based on emerging technologies

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience with Enterprise Applications, Integrations, Databases and Cloud environments
• 5+ years in an architect or technical leadership capacity
• Expert knowledge of Cloud platforms and governance, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Advanced understanding of Cloud-based Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Security, and Architecture Governance
• Extensive knowledge of cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks
• Thorough understanding of data access and transfer patterns, APIs, and integration methodologies
• Proficiency in modeling of data (UML, ArchiMate, ERDs, etc.) and data architectures
• Knowledge of data in a healthcare setting, including HL7/FHIR standards

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Mastery of TOGAF framework (certification preferred)
• Knowledge of modern data retrieval technologies, such as GraphQL (desirable)

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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