Senior Data Platform Architect

About the role

Banner Health's Data Platform Team is building the modern data platform that runs on Databricks and AWS, supporting everything from claims and clinical data to population health analytics and AI-enabled by data. We're looking for a Data Architect to lead Databricks solution architecture end to end — designing PHI-compliant data patterns, defining the architectural standards for how data moves from Bronze through Gold and how entity resolution and claims data get handled, and partnering with enterprise and cloud architecture teams to make sure what we build fits inside Banner's broader security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex, multi-domain healthcare solutions using Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures
• Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency
• Define and enforce architecture governance, ensuring adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIS 800-53, and internal security standards
• Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including Azure Landing Zones or AWS Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and more
• Evaluate and select vendor solutions, balancing innovation, cost, compliance, and operational readiness
• In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap
• Provide thought leadership in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare-specific deployment strategies
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, executives, clinicians, and IT Leaders to align technology with business goals
• Relentless focus on delivering outcomes and value to our business in partnership with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners to develop architectures, strategies, and guidance in support of strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of progressive IT experience in development, infrastructure, or systems analysis
• 4+ years of solution or enterprise architecture
• Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate
• Proven experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions, including AI/ML deployments
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, interoperability, and security

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare or a regulated industry
• 5+ years of experience designing solutions utilizing AI components
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Proven mentorship of junior architects or engineers
• One or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect

Pay

$65.70 - $109.50 / hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm AZ time zone. This is a remote position if you reside in one of the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY.