Lead Data Architect

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 Are you passionate about using technology to drive business success and strategic initiatives? Do you excel in unleashing the power of data through cutting-edge platforms and advanced analytics? Are you hands-on with code while capable of articulating complex ideas to a broader audience? If so, we’re looking for a Lead Data Architect to join our team and design data products that deliver transformative business value.
The Lead Data Architect works in all data environments which includes data design, database architecture, metadata and repository creation.
The Lead Data Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

As a Lead Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality data products, from conception to launch. Your responsibilities will span from engaging with stakeholders and conducting user research to defining curated data assets that empower business analysts with descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive insights. You will lead efforts to create scalable and innovative data solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy Development

  Develop and implement a comprehensive technical data strategy aligned with the organization’s goals, ensuring scalability and adaptability

• Architecture Design

  Design and oversee the implementation of modern data architectures, including data models, integration frameworks, and governance policies.

• Champion the adoption of federated architectures such as Data Mesh, ensuring metadata management, lineage, discovery, and quality standards are established.

• Technology Leadership

  Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Recommend and implement state-of-the-art data solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

• Collaboration

  Partner with enterprise architects, data scientists, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver robust architectural solutions. Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between technical and business teams

• Data Governance

  Define and enforce data governance policies to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. Performance Optimization

• Hands-On Execution

  Engage in coding and prototyping to transform ideas into functional products. Mentor and guide data engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Lead distributed teams across multiple locations in delivering cloud-based data architecture engagements.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture.

• 5+ years of deep experience building cloud data solutions with technologies such as Azure Data Lakes, Databricks, and Snowflake.

• 5+ years of experience leading complex cloud-based architecture projects across distributed teams

• Proficiency in federated data architectures (e.g., Data Mesh) and centralized models.

• Strong experience with metadata management, data lineage, governance, discovery, and quality.

• Expertise in programming languages like Python.

• Hands-on experience with Data Lakes, Event Streaming, Data Fabric, DevOps

• Proven ability to influence, motivate, and align teams around common technical decisions.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, tools and MLOps

Work-At-Home Requirements

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  

• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$129,300 - $177,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 04-10-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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