Principal Solutions Architect (Data)

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world.  As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Designs and builds relational databases for data storage or processing. Develops strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition and access, and data archiving and recovery. Builds data models and defines the structure, attributes and nomenclature of data elements. Evaluates new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration.  May also support designs of relational databases for data storage or processing.

• Directs and enforces enterprise information standards, guidelines, and principles
• Subject matter expertise regarding solutions information architecture
• Develops and enforces the data architecture standards, working with Business, Application, and Operations counterparts to assure data integrity and consistency
• Develops and maintains documentation that maps data models to information systems and business applications
• Cultivates a group of architects to validate and fix information management issues related to data quality framework (completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, consistency, etc.)
• Manages data dictionary to improve documentation and coordination
• Leads the building of enterprise architecture information blueprints and data models that illustrate how information is stored, processed, and accessed in the enterprise
• Leads data architecture, data sourcing, data flow, and solution discussions for data initiatives
• Directs the enterprise information architecture discussions around needs and alignment to enterprise goals
• Collaborates on data-related business requirements and perform data architecture reviews
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires deep functional and Centene specific knowledge with 6 – 8 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:

• One or more of the following skills are desired.
• Experience with Extract Transform Load (ETL); Microsoft SQL Servers; Oracle Database Management System (DBMS); Python; Unix Operating System
• Experience with Other: Snowflake, PowerDesigner, AWS Technologies, HealthCare Knowledge, Python
• Experience with Other: Data Catalog, Metadata, Lineage tools and usage: Alation, Manta
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence
• Knowledge of Other: Streaming data ingest tools and platforms: Informatica, Talend, Kafka, AWS Glue, Matillion, SSIS

• Strategic Data Architecture Expertise
  • Deep understanding of enterprise data modeling and architecture principles
  • Ability to design scalable, secure data architectures that align with business goals
  • Experience implementing data quality frameworks across complex organizations
  • Knowledge of healthcare data structures and integration patterns
• Technical Leadership and Influence
  • Skill in articulating technical concepts to business stakeholders
  • Negotiation skills for resolving competing priorities across functions
• Adaptable Problem-Solving Under Pressure
  • Analytical approach to complex data challenges
  • Experience navigating technical tradeoffs and making sound decisions with incomplete information
  • Continuous learning mindset to stay current with evolving data technologies

Soft Skills:

• Advanced - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Advanced - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Advanced - Ability to work independently
• Advanced - Demonstrated analytical skills
• Advanced - Demonstrated project management skills
• Advanced - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Advanced - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Advanced - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
• Advanced - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Advanced - Possesses technical aptitude

Pay Range: $143,100.00 - $264,300.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act