Lead the design of data architectures for Medicaid modernization, translating business needs into technical solutions with a focus on cloud technologies and governance.
Data Architect
Company Overview
Random Bit is a system modernization partner that specializes in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, cloud transformation, data governance, compliance framework solutions, and organizational change management for both public and private sector clients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Data Architect to join our company. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and consulting experience, capable of shaping and executing data architectures that enable Medicaid modernization, data democratization, and cloud transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architectures (conceptual, logical, and physical) across Medicaid ecosystems.
- Translate business needs into functional and technical data solutions including data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, data platforms, and analytics services.
- Define and drive data strategy, aligning with CMS modernization initiatives and enabling self-service analytics, predictive modeling, and AI/ML applications.
- Architect and support cloud-based, hybrid, and on-prem data solutions, with strong emphasis on AWS and Azure platforms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver on data governance, data quality, master data management (MDM), and data mesh initiatives.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned to Medicaid goals; lead technology/vendor assessments and tool selection.
- Contribute to the development and maturation of Data & Analytics Centers of Excellence.
- Support agile project delivery including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery oversight in collaboration with PMO and product teams.
- Mentor technical teams and support cross-functional knowledge transfer.
- Proven experience in data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise integration within complex environments.
- Strong foundation in big data, data lakes, BI platforms, and advanced analytics.
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies including AWS (preferred: AWS Certified Architect) and Azure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of data governance, data quality, data strategy, and data solution components.
- Experience in ETL/ELT, enterprise application integration (EAI), SOA, API development, and modern data movement architectures.
- Familiarity with data democratization, data mesh, and data-driven digital transformation practices.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and project management frameworks.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize business, functional, and technical requirements into effective solutions, supported by schematics and design artifacts.
- Skilled in organizational change management and aligning data solutions with business transformation goals.
- Experience supporting State Medicaid Agencies or other public health entities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate strategic planning sessions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Passion for continuous process improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Timeframe
Full-time, W2 with competitive salary and benefits. No Corp to Corp (C2C) or 1099 employees.
Location
Remote, with Eastern Standard Time work hours- Mon- Fri from 8am- 5pm
Top Skills
Advanced Analytics
Agile
Api Development
AWS
Azure
Bi Platforms
Big Data
Data Architecture
Data Governance
Data Lakes
Data Modeling
Data Quality
Elt
Enterprise Integration
ETL
Sdlc
Waterfall
Random Bit LLC Monroe, North Carolina, USA Office
Monroe, Monroe, NC, United States, 28110
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