Senior Data Platform Architect

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate's Data Platform Team is hiring a Data Architect to lead Databricks/AWS data patterns and PHI-safe design. You will translate platform capabilities to analytics leaders and work with data engineers on coding standards and CI/CD practices.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled care models, secure integrations, and governance, partnering with enterprise architects to align with Banner's security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with 4+ years in solution or enterprise architecture.
• Experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions with security/compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale solution design with Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.
• Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for analytics and operational efficiency.
• Define and enforce architecture governance per HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, and NIST 800-53.
• Develop cloud adoption roadmaps and Landing Zones, including hybrid connectivity.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to create artifacts and capability roadmaps.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Hybrid architectures

AI/ML

Data governance

Security standards

Leadership

Vendor evaluation

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Department Name: IT Tech Solution Arch-Corp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Information Technology Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Banner Health's Data Platform Team is building the modern data platform that runs on Databricks and AWS, supporting everything from claims and clinical data to population health analytics and AI-enabled by data.

We're looking for a Data Architect to lead Databricks solution architecture end to end — designing PHI-compliant data patterns, defining the architectural standards for how data moves from Bronze through Gold and how entity resolution and claims data get handled, and partnering with enterprise and cloud architecture teams to make sure what we build fits inside Banner's broader security posture. You'll be the person in the room when a new data pattern needs a PHI-safe design, and the person who can explain why it's built that way to both a cloud architect and a compliance reviewer. You define the patterns and standards — engineering teams build against them. This isn't a design-and-hand-off role. You'll work directly with analytics leaders to translate platform capabilities into terms they can act on, and you'll work directly with data engineers on coding standards, CI/CD practices, and Gold-layer development patterns — teaching the practices, not just documenting them. If you can move between an architecture review with enterprise architects and a working session teaching an analytics team how to build a compliant Gold pipeline, and you understand both the technical and healthcare-data complexity underneath each, this is the role.

This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours 8am - 5pm AZ time zone and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Position Summary

This position leads enterprise-scale solution design, ensuring technology strategies align with Banner Health’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, an innovative healthcare services. This role drives the adoption of AI-enabled care models, advanced cloud architectures, and secure, compliant integration of healthcare systems. Mentors junior staff, influences, strategic decisions, and ensures delivery of solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.

Core Functions

1. Lead the design of complex, multi-domain healthcare solutions using Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.
2. Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency.
3. Define and enforce architecture governance, ensuring adherence to HIPPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIS 800-53, and internal security standards.
4. Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including Azure Landing Zones or AWS Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and more.
5. Evaluate and select vendor solutions, balancing innovation, cost, compliance, and operational readiness.
6. In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
7. Provide thought leadership in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare-specific deployment strategies.
8. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, executives, clinicians, and IT Leaders to align technology with business goals.
9. Relentless focus on delivering outcomes and value to our business in partnership with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners to develop architectures, strategies, and guidance in support of strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have 10 years of progressive IT experience in development, infrastructure, or systems analysis, and 4+ years of solution or enterprise architecture.
• Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate.
• Must have proven experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions, including AI/ML deployments.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, interoperability, and security.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare or a regulated industry
• 5+ years of experience designing solutions utilizing AI components
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Proven mentorship of junior architects or engineers
• The following certifications: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $65.70 - $109.50 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2027-02-03

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.