Technical Architect Data Delivery and Governance

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Data Delivery and Governance

Schedule: Full Time, Day

Salary: $121,264.00 - $169,035.00 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead innovative data solutions, drive strategic data initiatives, and mentor teams in technical excellence, ensuring the development and execution of scalable, high-impact data engineering projects that align with organizational goals.

Role Scope:

• Reports to Delivery Lead
• Partners with technology leaders and oversees the development of data strategy with architecture, data governance, security, data science, and compliance; creates reliable and repeatable large-scale data processes and automation.
• Supports and enables multi-program engineering teams by applying deep technology centered consultative skills. Provides expertise and comprehensive data engineering knowledge on current and future applications/systems and underlying information technology (IT) architecture.
• Combines state of the art, creative and research based practices to drive higher levels of data excellence and serves as a technical point of contact for strategic projects.
• Provides scalable data solutions to meet business needs that are consistent with enterprise standards, architectures and strategies by providing scientific, technical leadership and mentor-ship to other technical professionals to support enterprise needs and grow technical capabilities.

Skills Needed:

• SQL, Java, Cloud-based technologies (Google Cloud Platform preferred); certifications beneficial but experience preferred
• CI/CD (Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD, and Terraform)
• Principles of Data Science and Software Engineering
• Required Functional Skills
• Associate's degree + 3 years experience, or Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience in related field, or 7+ years required, 10 preferred; 2 years of management or lead experience required, 5 years of management or lead experience preferred

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead innovative data solutions, drive strategic data initiatives, and mentor teams in technical excellence, ensuring the development and execution of scalable, high-impact data engineering projects that align with organizational goals.

Role Scope:

• Reports to Delivery Lead
• Partners with technology leaders and oversees the development of data strategy with architecture, data governance, security, data science, and compliance; creates reliable and repeatable large-scale data processes and automation.
• Supports and enables multi-program engineering teams by applying deep technology centered consultative skills. Provides expertise and comprehensive data engineering knowledge on current and future applications/systems and underlying information technology (IT) architecture.
• Combines state of the art, creative and research based practices to drive higher levels of data excellence and serves as a technical point of contact for strategic projects.
• Provides scalable data solutions to meet business needs that are consistent with enterprise standards, architectures and strategies by providing scientific, technical leadership and mentor-ship to other technical professionals to support enterprise needs and grow technical capabilities.

Skills Needed:

• SQL, Java, Cloud-based technologies (Google Cloud Platform preferred); certifications beneficial but experience preferred
• CI/CD (Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD, and Terraform)
• Principles of Data Science and Software Engineering
• Required Functional Skills
• Associate's degree + 3 years experience, or Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience in related field, or 7+ years required, 10 preferred; 2 years of management or lead experience required, 5 years of management or lead experience preferred

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.