Data Architect

X by 2 is a team of software architecture specialists, bilingual in business and technology, who set the standard for architecture excellence in the insurance and healthcare industries. Careers with X by 2 offer rapid growth, constant learning, and the immediate chance to make an impact. It’s a true meritocracy – fueled by a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We're looking for candidates with experience playing the role of data architect. These individuals have a passion for data and technology with the desire to hold impactful roles on challenging client projects.

Summary

• Participate in data strategy and road map exercises, data architecture definition, business intelligence / data warehouse product selection, design and implementation
• Play key roles in large projects, as a senior data modeler, technical lead, data architect or related role
• Participate and provide technical leadership in all phases of a project, from discovery and planning through implementation and delivery
• Work through all stages of a data solution life cycle: analyze/profile data; create conceptual, logical and physical data model designs; architect and design ETL, reporting and analytics solutions
• Architect and design data solutions for insurance, healthcare and other industries
• Wear many hats and gain experience with tools, technologies and platforms across many technology stacks
• Work closely and share ideas with fellow architects, developers and technical project managers
• Learn new things, and grow rapidly from constant exposure to innovative ideas, concepts, and patterns

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in architecture, design or development of enterprise data solutions, applications and integrations
• Designing and implementing enterprise data architectures (ex: data warehouse, data lake, data marts, data mesh, data fabric)
• Awareness of well-architected frameworks (ex: Azure, AWS)
• Designing and implementing data models (ex: 3NF, dimensional)
• Using modern data toolsets (ex: ERStudio, Soda, io, Databricks, Snowflake, DBT)
• Implementing data management practices (ex: data quality/testing, data governance, data security)
• Data-security concerns include security at-rest and in-motion, least-privilege-based access, auditability, knowledge of HIPAA and GDPR
• Implementing data solutions on cloud platforms (ex: Azure, AWS), cloud orchestration (ex: Kubernetes)
• Designing and implementing automation as it relates to data solutions (ex: CloudOps, DataOps, DevOps, MLOps, everything-as-code, gitflow + CI/CD)

Consulting Skills and Requirements

• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new business domains and technologies
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel on an occasional basis, as local and possibly out-of-state travel is required

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required

Our Philosophies

• Agile approach – emphasis on good people, continuous delivery of value, close collaboration with clients
• Learning and reuse by leveraging patterns and frameworks
• Deliver results by playing key leadership roles on capable teams focused on full life-cycle from discovery and planning through implementation and launch
• No technology bias and no affiliations with vendors – we use the technologies and approaches that make sense for our clients
• Constant learning – adding modern technologies, frameworks, tools and products to our tool belt

Work Environment and Culture

• Be surrounded by smart talented people with shared values of continually challenging, investing in, and stretching themselves to new levels
• Collaborate with seasoned architects to solve problems and to challenge assumptions
• Work in small teams with opportunities for rapid growth and accelerated responsibilities driven purely by individual performance
• Everyone has a voice and is always encouraged to engage in shaping the company by sharing their interests, ideas, and feedback

Perks

• Home Office Reimbursement
• Professional Self-Development Program
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Dress Allowance
• Employees can also earn points through recognition, travel and more, to redeem for unique experiences.
• Company-sponsored social events

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid remote model allows the flexibility to work remotely as much as desired.
• Paid time off for vacation, unlimited sick days (as needed) and holidays

Compensation

• Annual raises and promotions based solely on individual performance and a compensation package that well exceeds the industry average for top performers.
• 401(k) with employer match
• $195,000-$220,000

Insurance

• Health (including prescriptions), Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability
• Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary benefits package including telemedicine, PetCare, chiropractic, lab testing, and alternative medicine.
• HSA with employer direct contribution