Data Architect
Hummingbird Healthcare
Hi. We’re Hummingbird.
We’re elevating patient access so patients can get healthcare how, when, and where they need it. We partner with healthcare systems to transform how patients access care, enabling their providers to focus on what matters most – caring for patients. By managing patient access as a technology-enabled service, we help health systems stabilize costs and improve patient experience while creating good jobs that attract and retain talent in the industry. Our team of experts is obsessed with the connection between the people, processes, and technology that make healthcare organizations hum. Join us and help build the healthcare experience we want for our communities, our families, and ourselves.
Summary
As a Data Architect at Hummingbird, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure data architectures to meet both internal and client-facing data and analytics needs. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business objectives and to support our managed service offerings. You will be responsible for managing data integration, storage, and retrieval processes while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.Responsibilities
Details
Employment Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Starting at $152,000 per year less statutory deductions
Work Location: This position is remote. You must work from a location within the United States with consistent internet service.
Travel: 2-3 times/year for company events.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Data Architecture Design
Develop and implement the organization’s overarching data architecture strategy.
Design data models, databases, and workflows that support data integration and analytics needs.
Align data architecture with business goals, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
Continuously evaluate and enhance the scalability and performance of data systems.
Data Management and Development Lifecycle
Oversee the data development lifecycle, ensuring processes are efficient, transparent, and designed for continuous improvement.
Apply best practices in data development, including version control, testing, and integration, to support long-term scalability.
Collaborate with the data and analytics team to prioritize tasks that drive measurable business outcomes and employee success.
Ensure processes are aligned with the organization’s focus on delivering meaningful and sustainable solutions.
Data Integration
Design and oversee data integration processes, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines.
Ensure seamless data flow between internal and client-facing systems and applications.
Manage data infrastructure and storage solutions to ensure data integrity, scalability, and security.
Monitor and optimize data pipelines to ensure efficient operations.
Technical Leadership and Collaboration
Partner with business leaders, data engineers, and IT teams to understand and fulfill data and analytics requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define policies and standards that support fairness, transparency, and operational excellence.
Provide technical mentorship to the data and analytics team, empowering them to develop new skills and drive innovation.
Foster a collaborative culture that aligns data initiatives with broader organizational and employee-focused goals.
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, processes, and governance policies.
Generate actionable reports and insights to support strategic decision-making and planning.
Ensure all data architecture initiatives comply with healthcare regulations and data security standards.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
Required & Desired Skills
Required Skills and Experience
7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.
Expertise in designing scalable data models, databases, and integration workflows.
Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements, particularly in healthcare.
Proficiency in ETL tools, modern/cloud-based data warehouse platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), and database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
Experience managing the full data development lifecycle, including version control, testing methodologies, infrastructure, and deployment.
Desired Skills and Experience
Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as HIPAA compliance or HL7.
Advanced experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI
Knowledge of cloud-based data-analytics platforms and technologies (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, etc.).
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale data projects.
Experience with Epic reporting solutions and data model (e.g. Clarity/Cogito)
The Hummingbird Approach
We value a team that brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the work we do. While there are many ways to do this, people who are successful at Hummingbird:
- Lead with Respect by valuing kindness and working to actively foster an environment of inclusion and respect.
- Embrace Growth and seek out learning and growth for themselves and support those around them in their growth journey. They bring curiosity and an openness to innovation to all their interactions.
- Bring a Win Together mentality by approaching conflict directly, listening carefully, and seeking to understand. They problem-solve with the goal of finding successes, not trade-offs, for all involved.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hummingbird Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We value the talents of individuals from all backgrounds and actively seek a diverse workforce.
Our mission is to provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone, and reasonable accommodations are available to any applicant who may need them. Please reach out to talent@hummingbird.healthcare to request accommodations and we’d be happy to chat.