Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Architect

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to design and evolve healthcare data architecture and lead database modernization initiatives across EMR, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems. You will define interoperability strategy using HL7 and FHIR standards, design REST API integration approaches, and support analytics and AI initiatives while working across SQL Server and PostgreSQL in a distributed systems environment. The role includes mentoring engineers and driving data quality, governance, and performance improvements across the platform.

What You Will Do:

• Design and evolve healthcare data architecture and data models;
• Lead database modernization, optimization, and scalability initiatives;
• Define healthcare interoperability strategy using HL7 and FHIR standards;
• Design integration approaches for EMR, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems;
• Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture decisions;
• Support analytics, reporting, and future AI initiatives;
• Improve data quality, governance, and performance;
• Mentor engineers on database and integration best practices.

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Solution Architecture;
• Strong experience with SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL;
• Enterprise data modeling experience;
• Experience with REST APIs and system integrations;
• Experience working with distributed systems;
• Strong architecture and design skills;
• Experience with HL7 and/or FHIR;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice To Haves:

• Healthcare, EMR, or EHR experience;
• Analytics or data warehouse experience;
• Public health or other regulated industry experience.

Perks And Benefits:

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

Meet Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
2. Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit. If it's a match, you'll receive an offer.