Sr. Data Architect (Healthcare/Snowflake)

Advantage Technical; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology organization is seeking a Data Architect to build a modern data platform. This remote role involves leveraging Snowflake and Google Cloud Platform to support healthcare analytics. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in cloud-native platforms and a strong understanding of healthcare data requirements. This position offers flexible hours and focuses on improving patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building cloud-native data platforms.
• Expertise with Snowflake and DBA responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of MuleSoft and API-led connectivity.
• Healthcare data experience required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement an enterprise-grade data platform.
• Collaborate to define data requirements and scalable architecture.
• Design data models, pipelines, and APIs.
• Lead setup and administration of Snowflake.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards.
• Enable seamless data integration using MuleSoft.
• Provide guidance on data governance.
• Evaluate tools for data quality and cataloging.

Skills

Snowflake architecture

Google Cloud Platform

MuleSoft

Healthcare data

Data modeling

ETL/ELT architecture

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Job description

Overview

Data Architect (Contract to Hire) – 100% Remote, Eastern Standard Hours. No Third Party Candidates. Location: Remote; Duration: 6-12 month contract to Hire; Industry: Healthcare.

Our client provides in-home and virtual medical care to complex, chronic, and elderly patients—helping reduce hospital visits and improve quality of life. We are a fast-growing organization committed to transforming healthcare delivery through a patient-centered, value-based model.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Data Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis. In this role, you will lead the design and buildout of a modern data platform from the ground up. You'll architect scalable solutions to support healthcare analytics, data integration, and interoperability needs across clinical, operational, and business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement an enterprise-grade data platform leveraging Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and MuleSoft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and translate them into scalable architecture.
• Design robust data models, pipelines, and APIs to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
• Lead the setup and administration of Snowflake, including data warehouse performance tuning, security, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards (e.g., HIPAA) and best practices.
• Enable seamless data integration between internal systems and third-party platforms using MuleSoft.
• Provide strategic guidance on data governance, metadata management, and master data management.
• Evaluate and implement tools for data quality, lineage, and cataloging.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience building cloud-native data platforms from the ground up.
• Expertise with Snowflake architecture and Snowflake DBA responsibilities (performance tuning, security, automation).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, IAM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of MuleSoft and API-led connectivity.
• Healthcare data experience required, including familiarity with EMR/EHR, claims, or population health datasets.
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and ETL/ELT architecture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a value-based care or provider organization.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITECH, and CMS guidelines.
• Experience with modern data cataloging, observability, or lineage tools.

Additional Information

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