Systems Architect

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Systems Architect, Enterprise Data & Integrations, to lead enterprise data architecture, integrations, and analytics initiatives. You will design data pipelines across clinical, financial, HR, and operations systems to ensure trusted data for decision-making.

The role emphasizes data governance, quality assurance, and mentorship, with collaboration across business and technical stakeholders to advance patient care and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in multi-server environments.
• Experience in enterprise data architecture, integrations, and analytics.
• Proven data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture, integrations, and data management solutions.
• Design and optimize data pipelines across clinical, financial, HR, and operations.
• Oversee ETL processes ensuring secure and accurate data movement.
• Develop scalable data models, reporting datasets, and semantic layers.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to deliver data solutions.
• Promote data governance, quality controls, and best practices.

Skills

Data architecture

ETL development

Data modeling

Data governance

BI platforms

Python

PHP

Power BI

Cloud analytics

Healthcare analytics

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or MIS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or MIS

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

StrataJazz

Python

PHP

Job description

Title:Systems ArchitectJob Type:RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:Information TechnologyTime Type:Full timeWeekly Hours:40FTE:1Shift:First Shift (United States of America)Summary:About the Role:Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights that drive better decisions?Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data ecosystem. In this role, you'll help connect and optimize the flow of information across clinical, financial, human resources, revenue cycle, and operational systems, ensuring leaders and teams have access to trusted data when they need it most.As a technical leader, you'll oversee enterprise data architecture, integrations, and analytics initiatives that support patient care, research, business operations, and strategic decision-making. Your work will help ensure data is accurate, accessible, and actionable across the organization.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and healthcare technology.The starting annual salary for this position is $130,222 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.What You'll Do:As a Systems Architect, Enterprise Data & Integrations, you will:Lead a team responsible for enterprise data architecture, integrations, and data management solutions.Design and optimize data pipelines that move information across clinical, operational, financial, and workforce systems.Oversee enterprise ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and ensure data is transferred accurately, securely, and efficiently.Develop and maintain scalable data models, reporting datasets, semantic layers, and data virtualization solutions.Partner with business leaders, reporting teams, and technical stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions.Establish and promote best practices for data governance, validation, reconciliation, and quality management.Ensure consistency and reliability of enterprise data used for reporting, analytics, regulatory requirements, and operational decision-making.Support and enhance business intelligence and analytics platforms that provide insights across the organization.Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Roswell Park's enterprise data strategy.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on complex data architecture and integration initiatives.What You'll Bring:We're looking for a collaborative data leader who is passionate about solving complex challenges and enabling organizations to make better decisions through data.Successful candidates will have experience with:Enterprise data architecture and systems integrationData engineering, ETL development, and data pipeline designData modeling, data warehousing, and data management principlesData validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance processesBusiness intelligence and analytics platformsCloud-based analytics and reporting solutionsLeading technical projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholdersHighly qualified candidates may also have experience with:Healthcare analytics and healthcare data environmentsClinical, financial, human resources, revenue cycle, and operational data domainsPower BI, Microsoft Fabric, StrataJazz, or similar business intelligence platformsBuilding and supporting modern reporting and analytics ecosystemsData virtualization and interoperability solutionsDeveloping data pipelines and automation solutions using Python or PHPSupporting enterprise reporting strategies and self-service analytics capabilitiesWho Will Be Successful in This Role?This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and strategic sides of data.You'll thrive if you:Can see the big picture while understanding the details behind the data.Enjoy designing systems that improve access to information and support organizational goals.Are passionate about data quality, governance, and building trust in analytics.Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.Excel at collaborating across departments and translating business needs into technical solutions.Enjoy mentoring others and helping teams grow their technical capabilities.Why You'll Love Working Here:At Roswell Park, data plays a critical role in advancing our mission to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity through research, education, prevention, and patient care.When you join our team, you'll enjoy:Meaningful work that supports world-class cancer care, research, and innovation.The opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy.Exposure to complex and diverse healthcare, operational, financial, and workforce data environments.Collaboration with talented professionals across information technology, clinical operations, finance, human resources, and research.Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.A mission-driven culture that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.Make an Impact Through Data:The insights generated from enterprise data influence important decisions across Roswell Park every day. As a Systems Architect, Enterprise Data & Integrations, you'll help build the foundation that enables smarter decisions, stronger operations, and better outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.Qualifications:Required Education and Experience1. Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a related field and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience with development of multi-server software applications, web services, and advanced server or database administration; or2. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a related field and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience with development of multi-server software applications, web services, and advanced server or database administration.NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.Preferred Qualifications:. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting healthcare analytics in operational, financial, human resources, clinical, and revenue cycle data domains and have experience performing data validation, reconciliation, and data quality management activities. Experience developing data pipelines using PHP or Python is required as is experience supporting business intelligence and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, StrataJazz or similar technologies.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRoswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.Reasonable Accommodation RequestRPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Our Core ValuesRPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.Historical Compensation Information StatementPursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].