Cloud Data Architect III

**Remote opportunity for candidates who reside and work in the following locations: VA, MD, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, AR, TN, KY, MO, TX, OH, MI, KS**

The Cloud Data Architect is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a unified data architecture that forms the foundation of VCU Health’s data estate. The architect will balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that meet enterprise goals.

This role collaborates with Enterprise Analytics leadership, partners with data engineers, analysts and subject matter experts from cross-functional clinical/business areas to define standardized data models and ensure that the models are optimized to support data driven decision making.

Essential Job Statements

Leads the development of scalable and efficient data architectures by designing conceptual, logical and physical data models, storage solutions, and data integration processes on Cloud based Data Management platform. 

Designs, develops, and coordinates the integration of diverse data sources into a cohesive Data Lakehouse environment, ensuring quality, security and data privacy. 

Leads the development and maintenance of comprehensive documentation of data architecture, including reference architecture, design specifications, and data flow processes. 

Defines, and implements and orchestrates the best practices and standards for data integrity, data quality, metadata and master data management, and data lifecycle optimization. 

Coordinates with other Enterprise Analytics teams members to define the data management strategy and roadmap for the organization 

Stays current with industry trends, vendor product offerings, and emerging tech to ensure the organization leverages the best modern data management tools 

Leads the design of systems with a focus on scalability, performance optimization, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment. 

Provides data management and architecture thought leadership to cross-functional teams in the areas of advanced data techniques, including data modeling, data access, data integration, data visualization, data discovery, database design and implementation.

 

Responsible for maintaining legacy technologies and processes as new ones are adopted. 

Mentors junior Data Architects. 

Patient Population: N/A 

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Math, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline 

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Business, IT, Math, Data Analytics, Engineering or related discipline 

Licensing/ Certification

 Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 Years and Type of Required Experience: 8+ years of experience in Database design principles, Data Modeling and Data Warehousing including experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and Big Data technologies. 5+ years of experience in Python/PySpark for building and maintaining data pipelines.  3+ years of experience wi