Job Title: Data Architect / Data Consultant (Healthcare - EPIC Migration) Job Type: Contract Job Location: Remote (Candidates based out of the USA only) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Data Architect or Data Consultant with expertise in Data & Integration to provide consulting services to a healthcare client undergoing a large-scale migration from Cerner to EPIC. This role will involve working closely with the client to design and recommend optimized data architecture and integration solutions that facilitate a smooth transition to the EPIC system. Responsibilities: Review the current state (data and information architecture, data challenges etc.) and recommend an optimized data architecture that will support efficient data movement and integrity throughout the migration process. Consult on multi-cloud data architecture to ensure seamless integration of EPIC on Azure with existing systems in AWS, GCP, and Snowflake, focusing on cross-platform querying and reporting. Offer strategic insights into best practices for integrating EPIC with existing systems, data sources and reporting tools such as Snowflake & Tableau etc. Recommend strategic approaches for managing historical data outside of EPIC, ensuring its availability and integrity for advanced analytics, AI, and research initiatives. Provide guiding principles, pre-requisites and best practices for data access, management, and utilization to ensure data quality, security, and a simplified user experience across data ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Clinical, Data, AI, IT, and Business teams) to gather insights and data, translating these into architectural decisions and strategic recommendations, which will be presented to the executive leadership team Technology Expertise: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data strategy, or data consulting roles in Healthcare Industry 5+ years of experience with Epic Systems in data engineering/ technical capacity specifically Epic data models and integration patterns. Experience & Certifications in Epic (system and data) modules: Clarity, Caboodle, Cogito, EpicCare tools, etc. Experience in data migration and readiness assessment, planning and implementation for complex data environments. Expertise in enterprise data architecture design and optimization, integration with cloud-based data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Tableau, and other data visualization tools for scale.