Senior Data Architect (REMOTE)

Serigor Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Senior Data Architect for a 12-month contract. This 100% REMOTE role focuses on data architecture, SQL development, and cross-team collaboration, aimed at improving healthcare data systems. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, alongside a proven background in the healthcare domain.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in data architecture or engineering.
• Expert SQL skills required for developing complex queries.
• Experience with GCP, BigQuery, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design data flows and implement scalable architectures.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and evaluate new technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to align solutions with requirements.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Communication

Solutioning Skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Apache Airflow

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Architect (REMOTE)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: 12 Months

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with strong solutioning capabilities to support a healthcare data engineering initiative. This is a long term contract of an initial 12 month duration. Candidates must be W2 only. This position is 100% REMOTE although HYBRID onsite is optional if the candidate is commutable to Philadelphia, PA.

Summary:
This role blends hands-on data analysis, SQL development, and architectural planning with solution design, proof-of-concepts, and cross-team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a robust technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience working with provider networks in the healthcare insurance domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design solution data flows and implement scalable, high-performing database architectures to meet business goals.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and evaluate new technologies and approaches.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements and design standards.
• Perform deep data analysis and large data set processing using complex SQL.
• Conduct provider-related data processing (payments, fees, credentialing, directories, etc.).
• Ensure data quality and integrity across systems and workflows.
• Work with testing teams to validate implementations and ensure compliance with design.
• Interface with stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into actionable data solutions.
• Schedule and monitor data workflows using Airflow or Cloud Composer in a GCP environment.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and use Azure DevOps (ADO) for task tracking and delivery.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 10–12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong solutioning skills: ability to work from requirements through to working prototypes and final design.
• Expert-level SQL skills: writing complex queries, stored procedures, and commands for large datasets.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and related services.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery (data warehouse).
• Experience with Apache Airflow and/or Cloud Composer for batch job scheduling and workflow orchestration.
• Proven ability to conduct data analysis independently this is a hands-on role, not an oversight-only position.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with business stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.
• Experience in the healthcare payer or provider space, specifically working with provider networks, payments, and directories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL Server in addition to BigQuery.
• Background in building data solutions in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile delivery tracking.
• Experience working in a mixed onshore/offshore team structure.