Lead Data Architect ID69151
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.<br><br><b>WHY JOIN US</b><br>If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!<br><br><b>ABOUT THE ROLE</b><br>We are looking for a <b>Lead Data Architect</b> to design and evolve healthcare data architecture and lead database modernization initiatives across EMR, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems. You will define interoperability strategy using <b>HL7</b> and <b>FHIR</b> standards, design REST API integration approaches, and support analytics and AI initiatives while working across SQL Server and PostgreSQL in a distributed systems environment. The role includes mentoring engineers and driving data quality, governance, and performance improvements across the platform.<br><br><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b><br>- Design and evolve healthcare data architecture and data models;<br>- Lead database modernization, optimization, and scalability initiatives;<br>- Define healthcare interoperability strategy using <b>HL7</b> and <b>FHIR</b> standards;<br>- Design integration approaches for <b>EMR</b>, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems;<br>- Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture decisions;<br>- Support analytics, reporting, and future AI initiatives;<br>- Improve data quality, governance, and performance;<br>- Mentor engineers on database and integration best practices.<br><br><b>MUST HAVES</b><br>- <b>7+ years of experience</b> in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Solution Architecture;<br>- Strong experience with <b>SQL Server</b> and/or <b>PostgreSQL</b>;<br>- Enterprise data modeling experience;<br>- Experience with <b>REST APIs</b> and system integrations;<br>- Experience working with distributed systems;<br>- Strong architecture and design skills;<br>- Experience with <b>HL7</b> and/or <b>FHIR</b>;<br>- Upper-intermediate English level.<br><br><b>NICE TO HAVES</b><br>- Healthcare, <b>EMR</b>, or <b>EHR</b> experience;<br>- Analytics or data warehouse experience;<br>- Public health or other regulated industry experience.<br><br><b>PERKS AND BENEFITS</b><br>- <b>Professional growth</b>: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.<br>- <b>Competitive compensation</b>: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.<br>- <b>Exciting projects</b>: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.<br>- <b>Flextime</b>: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.<br><br><b>Meet Our Recruitment Process</b><br>Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview<br>Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.<br>If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.<br><br>