Principal Data Architect - Remote, USA

Compensation: $156,000-$180,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with a target of 15% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply.

Job Overview

The Principal Data Architect at Ambry Genetics will provide strategic leadership and technical direction in designing, implementing, and maintaining our enterprise data architecture and data management solutions. This role will oversee the development of our data infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, streaming platforms, and data governance frameworks. You will lead a team of data engineers, database administrators, and data analysts, promoting best practices and fostering innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall data architecture strategy, roadmap, and implementation plans to support our data-driven initiatives and business goals.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines, using on-premises and cloud technologies.
• Establish data governance policies, standards, and best practices for data management, data quality, data security, and privacy.
• Lead the development and implementation of real-time data streaming solutions using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and AWS Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK).
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, data visualization tools, and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Lead and manage a team of data engineers, database administrators, and data analysts, fostering professional growth and promoting best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data architecture, engineering, and management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and industry standards for data management and privacy.
• Participate in the review and approval of data architecture designs, technical specifications, and project plans to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years in data architecture, engineering, and management, with experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level data solutions.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams of data professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of data warehousing, data lake architectures, data modeling, and data integration techniques, including ETL/ELT processes and tools.
• Strong proficiency in data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and AWS Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK).
• Experience with cloud platforms and services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with data governance principles, data quality management, and data security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in an Agile or Scrum development environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of genomics, healthcare data, or bioinformatics is a plus.
• Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) techniques and tools for data replication and synchronization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as AWS Glue, Amazon Elasticsearch Service, Amazon Redshift, and data queuing systems like Amazon MQ (RabbitMQ) or Amazon SQS.
• Experience with managing and securing Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with regulations like HIPAA.

About Us

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are dedicated to open scientific exchange to better understand and treat human diseases faster. At Ambry, we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.

A career at Ambry Genetics means being part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationship between genetics and human disease. Our reputation as industry leaders comes from responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and sharing our learnings with the global scientific community.

At Ambry, you'll engage in learning, challenge yourself, and have fun while collaborating with teammates. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision,