[Remote] PDM Implementation Data Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Availity is a healthcare technology company that delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for healthcare professionals. The Implementation Data Architect is a senior, client-facing technical leader responsible for designing, mapping, and implementing complex data architectures that support enterprise-scale client onboarding and information exchange.

Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end data architectures supporting complex client implementations
• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models across multiple systems and platforms
• Architect and document source-to-target mappings, transformation logic, and data lineage across heterogeneous data models
• Ensure data solutions align with scalability, performance, security, and governance best practices
• Serve as the primary data architecture lead during client onboarding and implementation engagements
• Facilitate client workshops, discovery sessions, and data mapping reviews
• Present architecture designs, data flows, and implementation strategies to technical and non-technical client audiences
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, clearly articulating design options, trade-offs, and recommendations
• Design and implement cloud-native data solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Leverage AWS services such as S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Redshift, EC2, Lambda, and related components to build scalable data pipelines
• Ensure adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles, including security, reliability, and cost optimization
• Support production data platforms with monitoring, performance tuning, and operational best practices
• Partner with engineering teams to support big data processing using Spark, Spark SQL, and Scala or PySpark
• Utilize Jupyter Notebooks for data analysis, validation, and prototyping
• Contribute to AI/ML-enabled data initiatives, including data preparation, feature engineering, and integration of AI outputs into downstream systems
• Ensure data quality, validation, reconciliation, and governance standards are met
• Work with structured and semi-structured data formats including XML, JSON, Parquet, Avro, and custom flat files
• Apply healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7 where applicable) and best practices for provider data management
• Ensure systems and processes comply with HIPAA and healthcare data privacy regulations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce data governance and security controls
• Translate business, functional, and technical requirements into clear and actionable architectural designs
• Support Agile delivery processes using Jira and Confluence
• Manage multiple complex client implementations in parallel while maintaining quality and delivery timelines
• Mentor and guide implementation analysts, data engineers, and junior architects

Skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience in technology, data architecture, information exchange, and/or the healthcare domain
• 5+ years of experience leading or architecting complex client implementations and data onboarding initiatives
• 3+ years of experience in a senior data architecture or lead data engineering role
• Proven experience working directly with external clients in a consultative, client-facing capacity
• Expert knowledge of data modeling and cross-model data mapping
• Strong proficiency in SQL and enterprise databases (Oracle, MySQL, Aurora, Redshift, or equivalent)
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and data platforms
• Experience with big data and analytics technologies (Spark, Spark SQL, Scala or PySpark)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and API integration tools such as Postman
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Office 365 tools
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with a positive, solution-oriented approach
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Analytics)
• Experience with AI/ML platforms and services (e.g., SageMaker or equivalent)
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR and HL7
• Prior experience in highly regulated environments

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Bonus structure
• Generous HSA company contribution
• Healthcare
• Vision
• Dental benefits
• 401k match program
• Unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays
• Reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Education reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents

Company Overview
• Availity offers a free access to real-time information and instant responses for healthcare professionals. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.availity.com.

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