Data Warehouse Architect

Hebrew SeniorLife; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Data Warehouse Architect and Technology Innovation Engineer to lead data warehousing design, development, and governance. The role collaborates with IT, applications, and security teams to implement scalable data architectures and BI solutions while ensuring HIPAA-compliant protection of data.

The position requires strong SQL, Databricks expertise, and experience with ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Public Health or a related field.
• Equivalent of 10 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of related work experience, including experience designing and developing in a data warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies data requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.
• Identifies sources of data that can be used to populate the data warehouse.
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements.
• Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.

Skills

Data warehousing concepts

Database design

SQL

ETL/ELT

BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Public Health or related field

Tools

Databricks

Linux

Power BI

SSRS

Azure/AWS

Job description

Job Description:Position Summary:The Data Warehouse Architect and Technology Innovation Engineer is responsible for identifying customer and organizational data needs, managing and implementing data procedures and standards, designing and developing databases and data models, distributing management practices for data, and managing information. The position will also work with the IT department and operational leaders to innovate, assess and test new technologies to the pursuit of our mission to Lead the Field of Aging. The Data Warehouse Architect designs, develops and optimizes data warehouses, with flexible and scalable data and architecture, to support business users and business intelligence (BI) applications. Daily tasks include ensuring that all data going through the system is accurate and appropriately protected and encrypted, analyzing data and presenting reports to executives, and working as a liaison between IT and other departments. Will work closely with members of the Applications, Technology Operations and IT Security group to assess and implement innovative technologies.Core Competencies:Ability to identify and understand customer requirements and then design / develop solutions that successfully address those requirementsKeep current on new industry trends and developing technologiesAbility to liaise with Operational Leaders to analyze challenges and propose technological solutionsStrong business and leadership acumenIn-depth knowledge of data warehousing conceptsStrong understanding of database design, structure and operational useMastery of database query and reporting tools. Able to structure queries to pull data and accurately combine the results in a logical, meaningful and efficient manner. Able to interpret the results.Strong understanding of data ingestion and transformation (ETL/ELT) techniques.Proficiency with analytics/dashboarding/presentation toolsAbility to strictly abide by patient and employee confidentiality policies, procedures and regulations.Familiarity and adherence to IT and HIPAA Security regulationsAbility to balance workload and adjust to shifting prioritiesAble to work well in a team atmosphere.Excellent organization skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsResponsibilities/Accountability:Identifies data requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.Identifies sources of data that can be used to populate the data warehouseRecommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements.Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.Provides information by answering questions and requests.Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.Documents and maintains detailed knowledge of the data within the HSL environment, including sources, schemas, transformations, refresh cadence and data lineage, so that internal staff can support and troubleshoot independently of third party vendors.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Performs a variety of tasks and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedProvides exceptional customer service.Completes projects accurately and on a timely basis.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Public Health or a related field. Equivalent of 10 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Five or more years of related work experience, including experience designing and developing in a data warehouse environment.Experience with electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications.Requires exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail and timelinessExperience with scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python for automation and data pipeline work.Hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, notebooks, Workflows, and Unity Catalog or similar governance tooling).Advanced proficiency in SQL and in database query, reporting, and BI tools.Working knowledge of Linux environments, with experience migrating Linux-based systems and workloads to standard, supported platforms.Expertise in: database performance tuning, database security, promoting process improvement, problem solving, presenting technical information, quality focus, database management, data maintenance, operating systems, attention to detail, information security policiesPreferred:Workday Pro certification (Reporting, Integrations, or similar) or equivalent demonstrated experience.Experience with Workday Prism Analytics.Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and open-source LLM frameworks (e.g., Lang Chain, Llama Index) in a secure, on-premises environment.Databricks certification (Data Engineer Associate/Professional or similar).Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory).Familiarity with creating and structuring data cubes and web-based reporting and deployment.Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, or Crystal Reports.Familiarity with medical center/hospital and senior care activities and operations.Familiarity with Process Improvement and Lean methodologies, strong project management skills. RequirementsAbility to travel to HSL local facilities.Ability to lift light computer equipment.Familiarity with Process Improvement and Lean methodologiesRemote Type:HybridSalary Range:$113,141.00 - $169,711.00