Align Technology

Data Architect

Align Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ApacheAWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformInformaticaMongoDBPostgresSparkSQL

About the role

  • Lead discovery and analysis of current data environments, integration points, and platform capabilities across on-prem and cloud systems.
  • Develop conceptual and high-level data architecture options, including hybrid approaches that meet security and performance requirements.
  • Define architectural principles and patterns for interoperability, data governance, lineage, metadata, and privacy-by-design.
  • Evaluate cloud-native and hybrid data platforms (e.g., Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, Google Cloud for Government, Databricks, Snowflake) for scalability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure all proposed architectures comply with FedRAMP, HIPAA, and HITRUST standards for cloud and data security.
  • Participate in roadmap development, sequencing, and solution trade-off analysis to guide agency decision-making.
  • Design and document multiple data architecture options—ranging from on-prem modernization to fully cloud-based or hybrid models—and support presentation of these options to the client.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into executive-ready materials that clearly outline benefits, risks, and implementation considerations.
  • Collaborate with project managers and business analysts to align architectural decisions with program goals, budgets, and timelines.
  • Develop supporting diagrams, data flow models, and integration patterns to illustrate architectural recommendations.
  • Oversee the discovery of existing data models, pipelines, and integration frameworks.
  • Establish and recommend standards for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and exchange across architectural designs.
  • Incorporate secure data exchange mechanisms (APIs, FHIR, HL7, SFTP, streaming) supporting interoperability and external partner integration.
  • Design for optimized performance and cost efficiency across diverse data formats, storage tiers, and environments.
  • Define and operationalize data governance frameworks, including metadata management, data lineage, MDM, and data quality controls.
  • Incorporate security frameworks, ensuring architecture designs meet regulatory compliance where applicable.
  • Provide technical leadership as part of the delivery team.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding decisions on data modernization, security, and platform adoption.
  • Contribute to proposal development, technical evaluations, and client presentations to communicate Itero Group’s approach and differentiators.

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data solution design.
  • Proven success designing or modernizing large-scale, secure data ecosystems (Data Lakes, Warehouses, and analytics platforms).
  • Experience architecting solutions in both on-prem and FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments (Azure Gov, AWS GovCloud, GCP Gov).
  • Expertise with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark).
  • Deep understanding of relational and non-relational database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of data interoperability standards and security frameworks.
  • Ability to clearly present architectural options, trade-offs, and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and increasing PTO based on years of service.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match and auto-enrollment.
  • Company-Paid Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
  • Additional Options: Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually.
  • Perks: FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs, and more to enhance your work-life balance.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data architecturedata engineeringenterprise data solution designETLELTdata lakesdata warehousesdata ecosystemsdata governancemetadata management
Soft skills
communicationdocumentationcollaborationtechnical leadershippresentation skillsstakeholder managementdecision-makingproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingadvisory skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information SystemsMaster's degree in related field