Senior Database Architect - Healthcare | Microsoft Access & SAP

Job Description

Location: Washington, DC / DMV Area (Hybrid – Onsite meetings once or twice per month)

Interview Process: Two rounds – Virtual and In-person

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Database Analyst / Database Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Access, SAP, SQL, and Database Access Management.

The ideal candidate will assess and evaluate an existing legacy, homegrown Microsoft Access database that is approaching its technical limitations and recommend a scalable, secure, and sustainable future-state solution.

This individual will work closely with business, technology, and data stakeholders to evaluate the current database architecture, identify system limitations, gather business requirements, assess potential technology solutions, and develop a comprehensive transition and implementation roadmap.

The role requires hands-on expertise in database architecture, Access Management, legacy system modernization, and experience with sunsetting or decommissioning existing Access Management environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database, including architecture, functionality, data structures, integrations, security, performance, and operational dependencies.
• Evaluate system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Gather, analyze, and document business, technical, reporting, and user requirements from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assess existing database limitations and identify opportunities for modernization and technology improvements.
• Evaluate future-state technology platforms and recommend suitable database solutions based on functionality, scalability, cost, security, and enterprise standards.
• Work with SAP source data, including SAP sub-ledger datasets, and integrate data into the Access Management platform using SQL.
• Leverage ServiceNow demand-management modules and related datasets to support integration and business requirements.
• Develop strategies for safely sunsetting or decommissioning the existing Microsoft Access environment.
• Review security patterns, audit reports, data governance requirements, and compliance standards.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and potential implementation challenges.
• Develop a detailed implementation roadmap covering priorities, data migration, data validation, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare executive-level assessments, technical documentation, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Technical Skills

• Expert-level experience with Microsoft Access .
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SAP , including SAP sub-ledger data.
• Experience with Database Access Management .
• Proven experience with legacy database modernization, sunsetting, or decommissioning Access Management environments.
• Experience integrating SAP source data into database or Access Management platforms.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow modules, particularly demand management.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, data structures, security, performance, and reporting.
• Experience with system assessments, technical analysis, and solution architecture.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Healthcare or Health Insurance industry experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in systems analysis, database architecture, or technical analysis.
• Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality solutions within established timelines and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in the healthcare or health insurance industry.
• Experience with enterprise database modernization and legacy system replacement.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations and implementation strategies to executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are specifically looking for a Senior Database Lead / Database Architect who has:

1. Expert-level Microsoft Access and SQL experience.
2. Strong SAP experience, including SAP sub-ledger datasets.
3. Database Access Management and sunsetting/decommissioning experience.
4. Experience integrating SAP data with Access Management platforms.
5. Knowledge of ServiceNow demand-management modules.
6. Experience assessing legacy database environments and recommending future-state solutions.
7. Healthcare or Health Insurance industry experience.
8. Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.

Note: Candidates should have strong hands-on database architecture and legacy system modernization experience, rather than only general database administration or SQL development experience.