Cloud Data Architect

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Data Architect to lead innovative cloud computing initiatives. This role involves designing systems that enhance the Enterprise Cloud Data Warehouse on a leading platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into technical requirements, ensuring high availability and performance optimization. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of data architecture and cloud solutions, making a significant impact on health outcomes and patient care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Welfare Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT disciplines including technical architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms and data modeling.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in cloud computing and automation.
• Define and develop enterprise data architecture concepts.
• Support data product delivery teams with analytical solutions.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Data Modeling

Python

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

dbt Cloud

FiveTran/HVR

Azure DevOps

Job description

Department:

12295 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Enterprise Cloud Data Engineering

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

full time remote

Responsible for providing technical leadership in support of Advocate Health initiatives in cloud computing and automation, with a focus on the design of systems and services that run on cloud platforms. The Cloud Data Architect reports into the Cloud Engineering Department but would be embedded into the data product delivery teams by supporting use cases and sharing best practices. Additionally, the Cloud Data Architect will be responsible for ensuring that critical applications are designed and optimized for high availability and serve the needs of business. This role will be instrumental in enhancing and supporting our Enterprise Cloud Data Warehouse currently on Snowflake.

Major Responsibilities:

• Defines & develops enterprise data architecture concepts and standards leveraging leading architecture practices and Snowflake platform capabilities.
• Implement and drive the adoption of cloud-based analytical platforms at a large scale.
• Drive scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment.
• Program management experience using formal methodology including Agile, scrum, Waterfall.
• Works with business units to translate business strategy into discrete requirements compatible with current technical architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in platform utilization.
• Supports executive vision for cloud and may oversee aspects of adoption and governance processes.
• Develops and maintains an architectural blueprint and evolutionary roadmap that defines and communicates the strategic direction for modern data platform in support of business and technical strategies.
• Support data product delivery teams in development and delivery of cross functional analytical solutions.
• Implement monitors, alerts, and dashboards for tracking data freshness and platform usage.
• Provide support and technical governance, expertise related to cloud architectures, deployment, and operations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Experience Required: Typically requires 7 years of experience in at least two IT disciplines, including technical architecture, application development, database management or operations. Includes 5 years of work experience with cloud platforms, including experience with data modeling, performance optimization, and administration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Capable of communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form.
• Experience with clinical healthcare data is a plus.
• Knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes.
• Must have experience of Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud system engineering principles and considerations.
• Experience with Data Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc.).
• Experience in SaaS tools like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, dbt Cloud, FiveTran/HVR, Azure DevOps preferred.
• Must have experience end to end implementation of cloud data warehouse.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for scripting and building data transformation processes is preferred.
• Extensive understanding of security/compliance requirements as it relates to Cloud services.
• Familiarity with BI tools and technologies for creating reports and dashboards.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbents may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$62.15 - $93.25

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.