Data Architect RRUS/385/2024

emids is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions to the healthcare industry, serving payers, providers, life sciences, and technology firms. Headquartered in Nashville, emids helps bridge critical gaps in providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare by providing digital transformation services, custom application development, data engineering, business intelligence solutions, and specialized consulting services to all parts of the healthcare ecosystem. With nearly 2,500 professionals globally, emids leverages strong domain expertise in healthcare-specific platforms, regulations, and standards to provide tailored, cutting-edge solutions and services to its clients.

The Role: Data Architect 

Location: Louisville, KY 

Mode of Hire: C2H/Fulltime with benefits 

• The Data Architect proactively leads and supports software developers, database architects, data analysts and data scientists on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects
• This role will be responsible for expanding and optimizing data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams in alignment with architectural governance and standards
• Developing and implementing an overall organizational data strategy that is in line with business processes (healthcare and specifically in PBM )
• The strategy includes data model designs, database development standards, implementation and management of data warehouses and data analytics systems
• Identifying data sources, both internal and external, and working out a plan for data management that is aligned with organizational data strategy
• Coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors for the smooth functioning of the enterprise data system
• Managing end-to-end data architecture, from selecting the platform, designing the technical architecture, and developing the application to finally testing and implementing the proposed solution

Defining and managing the flow of data and dissemination of information within the organization

• Integrating technical functionality, ensuring data accessibility, accuracy, and security
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipelines to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics
• 5+ year of experience with Azure services like Azure VMs Azure storage, ACS, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Logic Apps, ACS and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or similar services in a major cloud provider
• 5+ year of experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• 5+year of experience with Azure monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights for tracking performance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring the health of cloud services
• Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and maintain Infrastructure as code (IaC), PowerShell and Azure CLI scripts
• Understanding of Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, Azure Gateways, S2S VPn and Azure ExpressRoute
• Understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience with Azure security tools like Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, Purview and Azure Firewall
• Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs, using Azure Cost Management, billing or third-party tools

Must Haves: Azure, Databricks, Oracle, Snowflake

Here at Emids we're not scared of differences. It's how we break new ground. As we scale and elevate the experience of our clients in the Healthcare & LifeSciences Space and ultimately have an impact on every patient from every walk of life, the team we build must be reflective of the diversity that we serve. Together, we've built and will continue to grow, a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table and the space to be their most authentic self. Emids believes in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and we support, celebrate, and cherish all the things that make our teammates who they are.