Principal Data Architect

Principal Data Architect

Position Summary

The Principal Data Architect will be part of a dynamic team that builds and

implements data products serving the Pharmacy Services line of business.

A key to success in this role is a unique blend of data management skills,

business knowledge, and the ability to work with and influence multiple

cross-functional teams within IT and business to identify the right

solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our data

systems, ensuring they align with business goals, driving innovation

through data-driven insights, and establishing a single source of truth for

various data domains. You will collaborate with various teams to design,

implement, and maintain robust data architectures that support our

growing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture, data

management, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a Principal position.

design, data warehousing, ETL / ELT processes, and data technologies

e.g., Spark, relational and NoSQL databases).

Redis) and familiarity with cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google

Cloud).

PBM to ensure the availability of clean, accurate, and timely data to PBM

operational systems.

teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

capable of translating business needs into effective data solutions.

deliver solutions.

Agile), including DevSecOps and DataOps.

oversight for driving solutions for key strategic initiatives from inception to

completion for a given domain, providing leadership and oversight to

engineers and application architects who are intimately familiar with the

application architectures within their specific domain.

that the solution adheres to Pharmacy Services Architecture Guiding

Principles and standards while maximizing the reuse of technology and

data assets.

Propr

ietary

analysis based on qualitative and quantitative assessments across

available options to provide a final recommendation based on rationale.

architecture design reviews, identifying gaps and recommending design

changes. Actively lead and participate in the architecture community to

drive modernization opportunities for the advancement of PBM technology

while considering the complexities of our IT landscape.

coaching, and guidance to Application Development, Technology

Services, Solutions, and Enterprise Architecture to develop / assemble

PBM-applicable information reference architectures for PBM data

domains.

and technology deep-dives specific to partner technologies.

assist application development teams with technical roadblocks, such as

performance challenges within solutions for key strategic initiatives.

recommend or assess opportunities to drive cost efficiencies aimed at

simplicity, configurability, and the eventual elimination of technical debt

associated with Pharmacy Services applications.

Soft Skills :

alignment and able to influence business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the PBM industry and relevant certification (e.g., CDMP) are

a plus.

Required Skills : Data Analysis,Data Warehouse

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills : Data Engineer,Data Architect

This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Background Check : Yes

Drug Screen : No