Enterprise Data Architect III

HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service. 

We are proud to say that for three years, HMA has been chosen as a ‘Washington’s Best Workplaces’ by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, ‘Proving What’s Possible in Healthcare™,’ and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results.

What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to add to our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven. 

What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at: 

How YOU will make a Difference:

As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will be a central figure in our modernization program. You will be the visionary and technical leader responsible for designing the blueprint for our future-state data ecosystem. Moving from legacy systems to a cloud-native environment, you will architect and build a scalable, secure, and compliant data platform that will serve as the foundation for all analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of the complexities of healthcare data.

What YOU will do:

• Strategy & Road mapping:
• Develop and own the enterprise data architecture roadmap, aligning it with the company's strategic modernization goals.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of modern data technologies, including cloud data warehouses, data lakes, data integration tools, and governance platforms.
• Design a target-state architecture that supports everything from operational reporting to advanced analytics and machine learning workloads.
• Design & Implementation:
• Create detailed architectural blueprints for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption patterns across the organization.
• Lead the design and oversee the development of robust, scalable, and real-time ETL/ELT data pipelines to migrate and integrate data from legacy on-premise systems to our new cloud platform (Azure).
• Establish standards and best practices for data modeling (e.g., dimensional modeling, 3NF), data quality, and metadata management.
• Governance & Security:
• Architect solutions that ensure strict adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH, for all data at rest and in transit.
• Design and implement a comprehensive Master Data Management (MDM) strategy for core entities such as Members, Providers, Claims, and Products.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to define data classification, access control, and data masking/anonymization policies within the new architecture.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Serve as the lead technical subject matter expert on data architecture, providing guidance and mentorship to data engineers, BI developers, and data scientists.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, application developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful solution delivery.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and architectural designs to both technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to executive leadership.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in data-focused roles (e.g., Data Engineering, Database Administration, Business Intelligence).
• 6+ years of dedicated experience in a Data Architect role, designing and implementing large-scale enterprise data solutions.
• Proven, hands-on experience designing and building data solutions on a major cloud platform, preferably in Azure.
• Expert-level knowledge of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and modern data architecture patterns (e.g., Data Lake, Lakehouse, Data Mesh).
• Deep expertise in SQL and experience designing and optimizing complex data pipelines.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, finance) with a strong understanding of data privacy and security principles.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position in the greater Seattle area is $150,000-$175,000 and varies dependent on geography, skills, experience, education, and other job or market-related factors. Performance-based incentive bonus(es) is available.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of this posting date. HMA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

In addition, HMA provides a generous total rewards package for full-time employees that includes:

• Seventeen (IC) days paid time off (individual contributors)
• Eleven paid holidays
• Two paid personal and one paid volunteer day
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurances
• Voluntary insurances
• HSA and FSA pre-tax programs
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Annual $500 wellness incentive and a $600 wellness reimbursement
• Remote work and continuing education reimbursements
• Discount program
• Parental leave
• Up to $1,000 annual charitable giving match

How we Support your Work, Life, and Wellness Goals

At HMA, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our dedicated staff. We offer flexibility to work schedules that support people in all time zones across the US, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Employees have the option to work remotely or enjoy the amenities of our renovated office located just outside Seattle with free parking, gym, and a multitude of refreshments. Our performance management program is designed to elevate career growth opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member can thrive. We also prioritize having fun together by hosting in person events throughout the year including an annual all hands, summer picnic, trivia night, and a holiday party.

We hire people from across the US (excluding the state of Hawaii and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.) 

HMA requires a background screen prior to employment.

Protected Health Information (PHI) Access Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA); employees may encounter protected health information (PHI) in the regular course of their work. All PHI shall be used and disclosed on a need-to-know-basis and according to HMA’s standard policies and procedures.

HMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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