Data Architect (Remote)

Millennium Trust Company - Oak Brook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Oak Brook, IL

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey - relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all. We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided. Don't meet every single requirement? Here at Inspira Financial, we believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met. Our goal is to build an authentic workplace by valuing diversity in our candidates. We work to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of the businesses and clients we serve. We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that champions career development, Inspira Financial is the place for you! We look forward to receiving your application! Check out this Inspira Financial video to learn more about our company! The Data Architect is for the development and implementation of a robust data architecture and state of the art supporting services for greenfield multi-tenant platform. This role is responsible for working closely with engineers and teams on engineering choices and how they align the data architecture to the business vision. The incumbent will design, develop and foster technology innovation. The role will be recognized as a thought leader and advance the craft of architecture and engineering within our organization. Responsibilities include leading the design and development of the platform's data architecture, including data models, databases, data warehouses, and data integration solutions, to support our platform for healthcare administration. The Data Architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and software engineers to understand data requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Additionally, the architect will apply deep knowledge of healthcare data standards, regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), and industry best practices to ensure that our data solutions meet regulatory compliance requirements and support healthcare administration workflows effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for new products/services, applications, and service offerings.
• Provide technical oversight and data architecture/engineering solutions to large, strategic, complex multi-tenant system and application development projects, usually at the product level.
• Use professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters.
• Lead the design and development of the platform's data architecture, including data models, databases, data warehouses, and data integration solutions, to support our platform for healthcare administration.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and software engineers to understand data requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Apply deep knowledge of healthcare data standards, regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), and industry best practices to ensure that our data solutions meet regulatory compliance requirements and support healthcare administration workflows effectively.
• Architect data management strategies and best practices for a complex environment, including multi-tenancy considerations, data partitioning, data security, and data governance.
• Design and implement data integration solutions to enable seamless interoperability between our platform and external systems, including electronic health record (EHR) systems, billing systems, and third-party healthcare applications.
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization and scalability enhancements in our data architecture, implementing solutions to improve data processing speed, query performance, and overall system efficiency.
• Define and implement data security measures, encryption standards, access controls, and data masking techniques to protect sensitive healthcare information and ensure patient privacy.
• Establish data governance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data quality, data consistency, and data lineage across the organization's data assets.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including data architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and data governance guidelines, and promote best practices in data management and data architecture.
• Provide guidance to junior data architects and data engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within the data architecture team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role in a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with multi-tenant architectures and data integration solutions.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare data standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Proficiency in data management strategies, data governance, and data security best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability enhancements in data architecture.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud-based data solutions and platforms.
• Familiarity with big data technologies and tools.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.