Data Architect - Enterprise

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the development, implementation and/or maintenance of the overall big data architecture and necessary technical solutions on behalf of the vision provided by the Parkland Health and Hospital System.

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Prefer a Masters degree in a related field.

• Must have seven years of experience working with data warehouses and large data sets, to include five years of experience working with data management and database administration.
• Must have experience implementing data models, universes and data warehouses.
• Prefer five years of experience working with IT healthcare database support.
• Prefer five years of experience building and running Structured Query Language (SQL) queries, Crystal reports, and/or other reporting tools.
• Prefer five years of Microsoft T-SQL / Oracle PL-SQL (Procedural Language) experience.
• Prefer previous experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) application such as Eclipsys, Epic, or Cerner within a healthcare organization.

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

• Prefer current SQL database certification upon hire:
  Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Prefer related Epic certifications.

• Must have proven success in data warehouse design, implementation and support.
• Must have proven success in Epic Clarity reporting system.
• Must have strong understanding of data models and universes.
• Must have strong understanding of Structured Query Languages (SQL).
• Must have strong organizational, analytical, and statistical skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to prepare project schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Must be able to demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be focused on delivering quality solutions to internal customers; and able to manage customer relationships effectively.
• Must be able to serve as a customer liaison to external departments as directed.
• Must be skilled in data management and analysis.
• Must have excellent presentation and report management skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate skills in reporting, Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
• May be required to have technical knowledge of client-server and web-based environments, and comprehensive operational knowledge of healthcare applications and systems.
• Prefer experience with Big Data sets and management.
• Prefer experience and understanding of leading data processing solutions, such as HADOOP.