Sr. Data Architect (part Time) - Remote - Remote Eligible

Senior Data Architect

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Data Architect serves as the strategic and technical lead for designing, optimizing, and governing enterprise data models, pipelines, and integrations. This role ensures that data is structured, accessible, secure, and aligned with organizational goals enabling advanced analytics, data quality, and system interoperability across platforms such as Snowflake, Salesforce, MD Staff, Kafka, and Power BI.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to guide the evolution of enterprise data architecture and mentor cross-functional teams in modern data design principles and best practices.

If you are located in Philadelphia, PA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture & Modeling
• Data Strategy & Governance
• Technical Leadership
• Performance & Optimization

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data modeling roles
• Experience with Kafka, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data integration frameworks
• Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
• Solid understanding of cloud data architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lake/lakehouse principles
• Expertise in Snowflake, SQL, and data modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, dbt, Lucidchart)
• Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions across multiple domains
• Proven excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Salesforce, MD Staff, or other healthcare provider data systems
• Experience in healthcare, payer, or provider data ecosystems
• Familiarity with Power BI, Python, or Spark for analytics and data transformation
• Knowledge of master data management (MDM) and API-based data exchange

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Systems Design
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Data Governance Advocacy
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.