Data Architect

Job#: 3033647

Job Description:
Data Architect

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The Data Architect will ensure a high level of data quality across the enterprise through the creation and management of sound data management processes. This individual is responsible for establishing metadata and registries, standardizing data naming, establishing consistent data definitions and business rules, and monitoring overall data quality. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert for enterprise data acquisition and business intelligence plans.

Experience with SQL, Qlik, Health Catalyst, Snowflake (preferred), and Epic is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of enterprise solutions spanning multiple technologies, and research and recommend appropriate tools and standards.
• Ensure new systems adhere to established data management practices and policies, and lead data warehouse discussions on modeling and integration.
• Create and implement the data management strategy, including enforcing data validation at the point of entry and performing regular data audits.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions while ensuring project management methods include deliverables for high-quality data.
• Coordinate mass data-cleansing initiatives and apply continuous quality improvement practices.

Required Qualifications

Education: A High School Diploma is required.

Experience: Seven years of experience in data warehouse/business intelligence and internet/client-server systems. This must include three years of RDBMS experience covering data types, change control, performance optimization, and full life-cycle software development.

Technical Skills: A broad IT industry knowledge with depth in application development, servers, networks, and databases. Familiarity with various operating systems and data processing techniques. A working knowledge of diverse hardware and software environments is necessary, along with an understanding of architecting internet, client-server, integration, and communications platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related technology field is preferred.

Work Environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.