Data Architect

Overview

The Data Architect implements and governs technical data architecture development and provides architectural leadership and guidance to align IT solutions and the development organization with the needs of Cotiviti’s Retrieval Operations and the products which it supports.  The Data Architect’s skills and knowledge must span the Retrieval domain and include all AWS technologies currently used, as well as those which could potentially be used by Cotiviti to enhance its Retrieval platform.  The Data Architect must be an expert in data life cycle management from discovery through implementation.  Responsible for architecting and implementing (hands on) scalable data services, ensuring their alignment to business needs, and supporting the development team in their implantation.  The Data Architect is expected to influence the development organization and provide expertise on data usage, persistence, and management.  The Data Architect serves as a mentor and role model through communication, coaching, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ability to translate functional requirements and strategies into solution architecture and roadmaps in collaboration with development team members and other architects.
• Ability to architect and implement data services that are secure by design
• Implement and integrate with AWS services including but not limited to:
  • • CloudWatch
    • DynamoDB
    • EventBridge
    • Glue
    • HealthLake
    • NestJS / NodeJS
    • OpenSearch
    • RDS
    • Restful APIs
    • S3
    • Step Functions
    • X-Ray
• Support the continuous evolution of best practices and standards for cloud development
• Coaching/training development team members as necessary to drive proficiency in required development tools
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with expert knowledge in AWS resources including but not limited to:
• DynamoDB
• RDS
• Glue
• Step Functions
• Lamba
• OpenSearch
• API Gateways
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as data/solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data Architecture & Business Architecture) in a multitier enterprise environment.
• 5+ years directly leading through architecture & software design
• 5+ years directly development or architecture teams
• 5+ years working in an Agile model, SAFe preferred
• Ability to translate conceptual data models and requirements to logical data models and physical data models
• Ability to apply multiple solutions to business problems
• Prior hands-on experience with multiple database systems
• Prior hands-on experience with greenfield software development
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives
• Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation, coaching, and negotiation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Base compensation ranges from $150,000 to $185,000. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Date of posting: 12/13/2024

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 03/12/2025, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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