Senior Solution Architect

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analytics Platform Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable data analytics platforms across the enterprise.

You will guide architecture strategies for data platforms supporting data transformation, BI, analytics, and machine learning initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for enterprise data analytics platforms.
• Design end-to-end architecture for data ingestion, processing, storage, security, governance, and visualization.
• Build scalable data platforms including data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into secure technical solutions.
• Define standards and governance frameworks for data quality and compliance.
• Evaluate technologies across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Skills

Information security

Network architecture

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

SQL query optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Informatica

DataStage

SSIS

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

About Mass General Brigham Digital

At Mass General Brigham Digital, we create strategic, clinical, and operational value through established and emerging technologies that support our patients, care teams, researchers, and employees. Our work helps make healthcare delivery more equitable, efficient, personalized, and precise.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analytics Platform Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and user-centered data analytics platforms. In this role, you will shape architecture strategies that support enterprise data platforms, data transformation, business intelligence, advanced analytics, and machine learning initiatives across Mass General Brigham.

You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders and technical teams to ensure our data platforms meet current business needs while preparing the organization for future data-driven innovation.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for enterprise data analytics platforms.
• Design end-to-end architecture for data ingestion, processing, storage, security, governance, and visualization.
• Build and maintain scalable data platforms, including data pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time streaming solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into secure, effective technical solutions.
• Define standards, best practices, and governance frameworks that support data quality, security, privacy, and compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Support advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize solutions for reliability, cost, and efficiency.
• Document architecture, workflows, data models, and platform decisions to support transparency and long-term maintainability.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote adoption of platform standards, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Support organizational change by communicating vision, value, and adoption strategies for new initiatives.
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, and orientation for technical roles as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 8-10+ years of experience across network architecture, data warehousing, software development, systems architecture, and database design.
• 5-7 years of experience in data analysis, including data interpretation, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience in healthcare or another regulated industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong expertise in information security, network architecture, and data architecture.
• Experience designing, implementing, and securing systems across LAN/WAN, SANs, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of routing, networking protocols, and performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, relational databases, dimensional modeling, and SQL query optimization.
• Experience with data integration and ETL tools such as Informatica, DataStage, SSIS, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Understanding of software architecture and development principles, including microservices, service-oriented architecture, APIs, scripting, and DevOps automation.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy regulations, data security practices, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role with onsite work required; candidates should be flexible based on weekly or monthly business needs.
• Monday-Friday schedule during Eastern business hours.
• On remote workdays, employees must work from a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using Mass General Brigham-provided equipment.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$117,707.20 - $171,204.80/Annual

Grade

8

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership 'looks like' by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.