Database Architect 3 - 25-34415

Job Title : Database Architect 3

Location : Austin, TX

Duration : 8 Months

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (2 days remote / 3 days onsite – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Position Overview

The Database Architect 3 / Senior Data Architect & Analytics Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-level data architecture and analytics solutions. This role requires deep expertise in relational databases, data warehousing, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics to support strategic decision-making and enterprise data initiatives.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions while ensuring compliance with enterprise data standards and accessibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain relational databases, data warehouses, and multidimensional databases

Define strategies for data acquisition, archival, recovery, and implementation

Clean and maintain databases by managing data retention and removing obsolete data

Develop enterprise data standards to optimize organizational strategic goals

Create and maintain centralized metadata repositories and data registries

Design and implement robust data models and table structures to support analytics initiatives

Utilize advanced analytics tools and techniques to deliver actionable insights

Ensure all database administration interfaces, reports, and user-facing components comply with EIR accessibility standards and assistive technologies

Lead and manage advanced analytics projects from design through implementation

Collaborate with data engineers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure seamless data accessibility and usability

Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and big data analytics

Provide thought leadership on data architecture, modeling, and governance best practices

Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing (on-prem and cloud)

10+ years of experience with business intelligence and big data solutions

10+ years of experience leading and managing advanced analytics projects

10+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

10+ years of experience developing, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications and data storage

Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture principles and best practices

Advanced proficiency in SQL and database technologies

Experience with advanced analytics tools, frameworks, and strategies

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-stream projects

Experience with cloud infrastructure management, including security, deployment, and storage best practices

Experience developing and maintaining enterprise data models, data warehouses, and data lakes

Experience with ETL tools, data integration platforms, and APIs

Experience architecting and designing ETL pipelines using Informatica

Experience designing cloud-based data architecture using Snowflake as the primary data platform

Experience with EHR integration, APIs, and real-time data streaming

Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing and deploying big data applications

Hands-on expertise with Python and / or Java / Scala

Experience with Enterprise Architecture practices and hybrid cloud / on-prem-to-cloud migration strategies

Healthcare industry experience

Strong understanding of information management principles, SDLC, and enterprise IT processes

Consulting and facilitation skills

Strong customer-focused communication across all organizational levels

Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail

TOGAF or Cloud Solution Architecture certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Experience with Texas or other state eligibility systems