[Remote] Staff Data Architect (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. The Staff Data Architect will design a flexible data system for health services, create unified API strategies, and establish data governance while working closely with clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities • Leads strategic and critical data analysis, summarizing findings to provide program recommendations • Owns overall data strategy and oversees data collection, organization, and storage for program(s) • Identifies business components and translates requirements into functional BI portals and dashboards • Presents on technical topics effectively, articulating implementation complexity and other costs to inform business decisions • Responsible for data governance, eliminating gaps and improving data maturity • Aligns data architecture and standardizes access patterns to make data available to BI tools, apps, and websites • Oversees and aligns data organization, dictionary standardization, and glossary development with models • Periodically travels to work with and present to clients, partners, and stakeholders • Effectively communicates on existing systems, design decisions, past performance, and a major history of the projects that they’ve been part of for bid-writing, tech demos, and other potentially client-facing communications • Serves as a mentor for data analysts, scientists, and architects • Supports data team members with shipping features, providing direction and guidance • Participates in technical depth interviews with new candidates, evaluates homework assignments Skills • Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience + Relevant years of experience may be substituted for education • Python or Node.js with REST/GraphQL frameworks (FastAPI, Express, Apollo) - For building flexible API layers that can serve both traditional web content and AI-powered features, with ability to transform data for various consumption patterns • Event-Driven Architecture Tools (Apache Kafka, AWS EventBridge, or Azure Event Hubs) - Critical for real-time data flows that may power outbreak alerts, social media monitoring, or streaming updates to AI models • OpenAPI/AsyncAPI specifications with API Gateway platforms (Kong, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Management) - For managing versioned endpoints that serve diverse consumers from state health departments to potential AI agents • FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) - Healthcare data standard that could enable interoperability with hospital systems and electronic health records • Apache Airflow or Prefect - Workflow orchestration for complex data pipelines that may feed both traditional dashboards and ML training datasets Benefits • Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible PTO • 401K with employer match • Paid parental leave after one year of service • Employee Assistance Program Company Overview • Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job