Lead Cloud Data Architect — Health Analytics & Data Lake

WellSense Health Plan; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSense Health Plan in Boston is seeking a Lead Data Architect to shape the enterprise data strategy and drive cloud-based data models. You will oversee migration from legacy warehouses to modern cloud platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, ensuring data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in advanced data analytics and cloud-based data management, with a proven track record in healthcare data contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience building cloud-based data architectures for enterprise-scale organizations.
• Experience migrating legacy data warehouses to cloud-based models.
• Proficiency with HIPAA-regulated data security and data availability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the cloud-based data architecture and governance across the enterprise.
• Define data architecture standards, metadata, security, and reference data for analytics teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate data into actionable insights while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior architects and foster a data-driven culture across the organization.

Skills

Cloud data architecture

AWS data management

Data modeling

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Job description

WellSense Health Plan in Boston is seeking a Lead Data Architect to shape the enterprise data strategy and drive cloud-based data models. You will oversee migration from legacy warehouses to modern cloud platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, ensuring data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in advanced data analytics and cloud-based data management, with a proven track record in healthcare data contexts.