Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Data Warehouse Architect and Technology Innovation Engineer is responsible for identifying customer and organizational data needs, managing and implementing data procedures and standards, designing and developing databases and data models, distributing management practices for data, and managing information. The position will also work with the IT department and operational leaders to innovate, assess and test new technologies to the pursuit of our mission to Lead the Field of Aging. The Data Warehouse Architect designs, develops and optimizes data warehouses, with flexible and scalable data and architecture, to support business users and business intelligence (BI) applications. Daily tasks include ensuring that all data going through the system is accurate and appropriately protected and encrypted, analyzing data and presenting reports to executives, and working as a liaison between IT and other departments. Will work closely with members of the Applications, Technology Operations and IT Security group to assess and implement innovative technologies.
Core Competencies:
Ability to identify and understand customer requirements and then design / develop solutions that successfully address those requirements
Keep current on new industry trends and developing technologies
Ability to liaise with Operational Leaders to analyze challenges and propose technological solutions
Strong business and leadership acumen
In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts
Strong understanding of database design, structure and operational use
Mastery of database query and reporting tools. Able to structure queries to pull data and accurately combine the results in a logical, meaningful and efficient manner. Able to interpret the results.
Strong understanding of data ingestion and transformation (ETL/ELT) techniques.
Proficiency with analytics/dashboarding/presentation tools
Ability to strictly abide by patient and employee confidentiality policies, procedures and regulations.
Familiarity and adherence to IT and HIPAA Security regulations
Ability to balance workload and adjust to shifting priorities
Able to work well in a team atmosphere.
Excellent organization skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities/Accountability:
Identifies data requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.
Identifies sources of data that can be used to populate the data warehouse
Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.
Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements.
Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.
Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.
Provides information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Documents and maintains detailed knowledge of the data within the HSL environment, including sources, schemas, transformations, refresh cadence and data lineage, so that internal staff can support and troubleshoot independently of third party vendors.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Performs a variety of tasks and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Provides exceptional customer service.
Completes…