Principal Data Architect

Seneca Resources; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead the development of an enterprise-wide data strategy. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic leadership and technical expertise to align IT capabilities with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud platforms, data governance, and enterprise architecture. You'll be instrumental in shaping the organization's data and integration vision, driving innovation, and optimizing business processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and diversity, and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Enterprise Applications and Cloud environments.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud platforms and governance, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Proven ability to align business strategy with IT capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide Data and Integration architectural blueprint.
• Provide strategic consultation on technology-based solutions.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Data Governance

Architecture frameworks

Healthcare data standards (HL7/FHIR)

Risk management methodologies

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years of experience

5+ years in an architect role

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

GraphQL

Job description

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Senior Technical Recruiter at Seneca Resources LLC

Location: Remote

Position Status: Full Time – Direct Hire

Position Description:

Our client is looking for Principal Data Architect candidates for a remote, direct hire position to lead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide data and integration strategy. This role partners with business leaders and subject matter experts to create a unified architectural vision that aligns technology with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise to connect the company’s mission and strategic priorities with its IT capabilities. They will design and document current and future-state architectures using multiple viewpoints to ensure scalability, agility, and sustainability. This position plays a key role in driving innovation, optimizing business processes, and shaping a cohesive approach to data and systems integration across the enterprise.

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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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

Technical Expertise

• 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
• Knowledge of modern data retrieval technologies, such as GraphQL (desirable)
• Proficiency in modeling of data (UML, ArchiMate, ERDs, etc.) and data architectures
• Deep experience with Healthcare provider (ASC) platforms, offering trusted strategic guidance at executive decision-making levels
• Knowledge of data in a healthcare setting, including HL7/FHIR standards
• Experience with HIPAA data protection requirements and implementation
• Mastery of TOGAF framework (certification preferred)
• Proven expertise in risk management methodologies for integration and software engineering
• Thorough understanding of SDLC processes, architectural patterns, and development frameworks

Data Governance & Management

• Thorough knowledge of data governance best practices and frameworks
• Experience documenting data usage across the enterprise, including sources and consumers
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain data quality standards
• Demonstrated success creating enterprise-wide Application architecture frameworks
• Proven ability to align business strategy with IT capabilities
• Experience establishing unified architecture vision between Facilities and Support Services
• Strong competency communicating architecture value to executives and stakeholders
• Experience with Vendor relationship management and strategic partnerships
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions diligence and integrations (desirable)

Professional Skills

• Commitment to total ownership of solutions from conception through delivery
• Strong documentation skills for complex architecture, integrations, and dependencies
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
• Proven success collaborating across all organizational levels
• Self-directed with demonstrated success meeting tight deadlines

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina that service clients throughout the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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