Data Architect (Healthcare / Enterprise Data Governance)

1099 or W2 Zoom Remote role with mandatory onsite presence once per month. Candidate must be local to the Houston, TX area and within driving distance. No travel expenses will be reimbursed. Candidate must be good in healthcare domain depth, Epic experience, and enterprise data governance scope. Title: Data Architect (Healthcare / Enterprise Data Governance) Start Date: June 8, 2026 Duration: Through January 2, 2027. Some potential for extension, but not guaranteed. Remote / On site requirement / Travel %: Remote role with mandatory onsite presence once per month. Candidate must be local to the Houston, TX area and within driving distance. No travel expenses will be reimbursed. Project Details / Open Reason Our client is seeking a senior-level Data Architect to ensure enterprise-wide data quality, consistency, and governance. The role focuses on establishing and managing data management processes, metadata, naming standards, business definitions, and data quality monitoring across the organization. This individual will play a critical role in advancing enterprise data acquisition, business intelligence, and analytics initiatives while partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders. Required Skills Candidate Skills and Responsibilities • 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data warehouse, and business intelligence environments • Strong expertise in enterprise data governance, data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality frameworks • Advanced SQL skills with deep understanding of RDBMS concepts, performance optimization, and data modeling • Experience architecting internet and client-server systems across multiple platforms • Broad IT knowledge covering application development, servers, networks, databases, and integration platforms • Proven ability to lead architecture and design discussions across complex, multi-technology environments • Strong communication, process mapping, documentation, and presentation skills • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously under tight timelines Desired Skills • Payer experience • Experience with Snowflake data platforms • Exposure to or hands-on experience with Epic data environments (strong plus) • Experience with Health Catalyst analytics platforms • Familiarity with Qlik or similar BI/visualization tools Day To Day Responsibilities • Lead enterprise data architecture, design, and deployment efforts across multiple technologies and systems • Establish and enforce data standards, naming conventions, definitions, and business rules across the enterprise • Sponsor and guide evaluation and selection of data management tools and infrastructure components • Collaborate with data governance bodies and data stewards to drive enterprise-wide data improvements • Ensure synchronization and integration of data across multiple entry points and platforms • Lead data warehouse modeling, integration, and solution design discussions • Define and implement data quality and validation strategies, including point-of-entry controls • Perform and oversee data audits, data profiling, and mass data cleansing initiatives • Identify data quality issues (accuracy, consistency, completeness, integrity, uniqueness), perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation plans • Participate in deep-dive technical evaluations to understand data flow, system interactions, and business processes • Ensure project management and SDLC activities include appropriate deliverables to support high-quality data outcomes Education • Required: High School Diploma • Preferred: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related business/technology field