Data Architect (Remote)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

POSITION PURPOSE

Liberator Medical Supply, a subsidiary of BD, is seeking a Data Architect to join our Data and Analytics team.  Our vision is to create world-class service capabilities making it easier for customers to manage their condition, improve their lives, and access and utilize our products. We are implementing solutions that are customer-centric, integrated, efficient, flexible, scalable and user-friendly.  You will work closely with various business, product, and technology teams to innovate, architect, design, build, and automate.

To be successful, you must demonstrate a passion for data and analytics innovation and advancing the company’s data culture.  Medical Device or Healthcare industry expertise is not a requirement for their role, but a preference.  Liberator Medical is seeking an innovator whose expertise is in implementing cutting-edge analytical solutions.

The ideal candidate fosters teamwork and can build strong interpersonal relationships with the Operations teams, Technology teams, Leadership, and Stakeholders with a focus on building the right functionality in the right order and helping overcome obstacles.  The successful candidate must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and naturally curious with the ability to improvise and develop creative solutions when common approaches fail.  The candidate possesses a strong value of pragmatism over idealism in times of uncertainty with a perpetual curiosity and passion for honing your craft.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Define the standards, procedures, models, and technologies that will implement the company’s digital data strategy

Design platform capabilities to ensure high availability for the organization’s Data Platform and its associated applications

Design data integration solutions to manage the flow of data between systems and applications

Optimize data systems for AI performance, ensuring seamless integration with AI applications.

Develop and maintain an architecture roadmap in support of long-term strategic initiatives

Evaluate new technologies, perform proof-of-concepts, and make recommendations for adoption

Monitor system performance, identify issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability, and design solutions to remediate

Displays strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology modernization

Partner with IT, Data Governance, and subject matter experts to create and deploy effective data quality monitors and to advocate for strong data governance.

Create a partnership with Software Engineering and direct adoption of standards and best practices

Develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges

Ensure healthcare information security best practice controls are in place and they adhere to HIPAA utilizing a common control framework (i.e. NIST, HITRUST)

Partner with Marketing to design, test, measure and refine strategies focused on driving customer acquisition, retention, reactivation, frequency, spend and lifetime value

Develop master data management (MDM) strategies to collect, maintain, and leverage data for common business entities

Develop metadata management strategies to collection, maintain, and leverage application and system metadata

ANCILLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to data and application engineers

Implement reliable and scalable automation solutions using out of box thinking, delivering high quality user experiences

Partner with vendors to ensure we are maximizing the benefits of our systems and tools.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

_X__ No supervisory responsibilities

____ Provides work direction only

____ Provides work direction plus has responsibility for hiring, promotions, transfers, performance management, discipline, and discharge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, MIS or related field preferred

Database knowledge: Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake

Data streaming and CDC technologies: Kafka, FiveTran, Databricks

Data visualization tools and frameworks: Power BI, Tableau, Looker

Experience with AI/ML engineering

Knowledge of SaaS / PaaS / IaaS / DaaS platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) including Infrastructure as code with Terraform, or similar, utilization

Expert knowledge of best security practices for cloud apps

Expert with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with understanding HIPAA/HITECH regulations and guidelines for securing ePHI & PII data

Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to develop, document and improve processes

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in data analytics 10+ years of experience programming in SQL 10+ years of experience in ETL/data movement 5+ years with APIs, microservices 5+ years of experience in MS Azure cloud technologies 5+ years of experience programming in Python/Java/C#

Skills:

Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings.

Continuous learning – the individual stays up-to-date on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data architecture and data management

Performance and optimization skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Motivate others and gain acceptance for your ideas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. )  While performing the duties of this position, the employee performs tasks in a temperature-controlled office environment under normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment involves minimal exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.   The Company officers, mid-level, and entry level management staff may assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work LocationUSA FL - Stuart Airport Road

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Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$122,300.00 - $201,700.00