AI & Data - Data Architect

StaffXpert LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a senior Data Architect for a 12+ month contract, remote location. You will lead data architecture efforts focusing on Data Access, AI & Data Processes, and PBM healthcare data capabilities.

You will define data requirements for enterprise applications, design scalable models, and govern data across multiple teams. Collaboration with engineering, product, and AI teams is essential to drive reliable data solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in data architecture, enterprise data management, or related disciplines.
• Expert-level understanding of data access strategies and enterprise data architecture principles.
• Strong experience with data modeling, storage architecture, data integration, and scalable data solutions.
• Experience developing enterprise data strategies and governance practices.
• Proven ability to solve complex data architecture challenges spanning multiple teams and platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Prior experience within the healthcare industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise application data requirements, structures, and architectural standards.
• Design and develop scalable data models aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Architect data storage, access, and integration solutions to support efficient and reliable data management.
• Establish and enhance AI and data processes, strategies, and taxonomy frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, AI, and business teams to ensure seamless data integration and consistency across platforms.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new data technologies, platforms, and methodologies to improve enterprise data capabilities.
• Establish and promote data governance, security, quality, and architecture best practices.
• Analyze complex data challenges and develop innovative, scalable solutions that support long-term organizational objectives.
• Support data architecture initiatives within Healthcare and PBM environments.
• Contribute to key architectural and technical decisions while taking ownership of solution recommendations.

Skills

Data Access

AI & Data Processes

Data Taxonomy

Data Modeling

Storage Architecture

Data Integration

Governance

Security

Healthcare PBM experience

Job description

Duration: 12+ Months Contract with Possible Extension

Interview Process: Two Video Interviews

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Data Architect on behalf of our client in a Remote location. We are looking for a senior-level Data Architect with strong expertise in Data Access, Data Architecture, AI & Data Processes, AI & Data Strategy, Data Taxonomy, and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM).

The ideal candidate will define data requirements and architecture for enterprise applications, including data modeling, storage, integration, governance, and access strategies. This role requires a subject matter expert who can provide architectural leadership, collaborate across multiple teams, and design scalable solutions for complex healthcare data environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define enterprise application data requirements, structures, and architectural standards.
• Design and develop scalable data models aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Architect data storage, access, and integration solutions to support efficient and reliable data management.
• Establish and enhance AI and data processes, strategies, and taxonomy frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, AI, and business teams to ensure seamless data integration and consistency across platforms.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new data technologies, platforms, and methodologies to improve enterprise data capabilities.
• Establish and promote data governance, security, quality, and architecture best practices.
• Analyze complex data challenges and develop innovative, scalable solutions that support long-term organizational objectives.
• Support data architecture initiatives within Healthcare and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) environments.
• Contribute to key architectural and technical decisions while taking ownership of solution recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in data architecture, enterprise data management, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in:
• Data Access
• AI & Data Processes
• Data Taxonomy
• Expert-level understanding of data access strategies and enterprise data architecture principles.
• Strong experience with data modeling, storage architecture, data integration, and scalable data solutions.
• Experience developing enterprise data strategies and governance practices.
• Proven ability to solve complex data architecture challenges spanning multiple teams and platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Prior experience within the healthcare industry is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience working within PBM or healthcare data environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise AI and data initiatives.
• Knowledge of modern data platforms, architecture patterns, and emerging data technologies.
• Experience establishing data taxonomy, governance, quality, and security standards.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.