Senior Data & Semantic Platform Architect

Surescripts; United States; Hybrid; USD 171,100 - 209,100; Full time

Job summary

Surescripts is seeking a Senior Architect for Data & Semantic Intelligence to set the architectural direction of the Enterprise Data Platform, unifying data modeling and semantic layers for internal and external consumers. You will own the canonical data model and drive semantic standards across teams, aligning governance with Collibra and external partners.

The role emphasizes machine and AI readiness, externalization patterns, and cross-functional leadership in a hybrid work model across the

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, solution architecture, or closely related technical discipline.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, canonical model design, entity resolution, ontology development, or knowledge graph architecture.
• Experience defining and governing semantic layers (metrics, glossaries, semantic data models) in a platform context.
• Strong command of cloud data platform architecture, with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery experience preferred.
• Familiarity with semantic technologies (RDF, OWL, knowledge graphs) and externalization/API patterns for data platforms.
• Healthcare data domains (pharmacy, clinical, claims, provider) knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise data architecture blueprint and long-term direction for the platform.
• Lead solution architecture across the Enterprise Data Platform and ensure architectural consistency.
• Design and govern canonical data models and semantic layer specifications.
• Define platform externalization principles and API patterns for partner and AI use cases.
• Chair architecture governance and enable delivery teams with clear standards.

Skills

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Canonical data model

Semantic layers

Knowledge graph

Cloud data platforms

Entity resolution

Healthcare data domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

RDF/OWL

Collibra

Job description

Surescripts is seeking a Senior Architect for Data & Semantic Intelligence to set the architectural direction of the Enterprise Data Platform, unifying data modeling and semantic layers for internal and external consumers. You will own the canonical data model and drive semantic standards across teams, aligning governance with Collibra and external partners.

The role emphasizes machine and AI readiness, externalization patterns, and cross-functional leadership in a hybrid work model across the