McKesson

Healthcare

DatabaseArchitect

$104–173k Columbus, Ohio, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Database Architect at McKesson. Skills: Cloud data architecture, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Database migration. Design and evolve cloud data architecture. Define scalable and secure data solutions”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Independently solves complex data architecture challenges spanning multiple systems; Applies sound judgment in selecting patterns, technologies, and trade-offs within established architectural guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

Unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently or in the future

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years of experience in data architecture, database design, or data engineering, 4+ years of knowledge of cloud-native database platforms (Azure preferred), 4+ years of hands-on experience with Azure PostgreSQL (Flexible Server strongly preferred), 4+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL / SQL Server, 4+ years of experience with database migration strategies, 4+ years of proficiency in Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure-as-Code tools, 4+ years of proficiency in CI/CD pipeline integration for database deployments, Solid understanding of data modeling (relational and NoSQL), Solid understanding of distributed data patterns (sharding, CQRS, event-driven architectures), Experience documenting data architecture standards and procedures

Nice to Have

Experience with Azure ecosystem services (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake, Cosmos DB), Familiarity with FHIR and healthcare data interoperability standards, Experience with Liquibase or similar schema/versioning tools, Experience with ArgoCD or GitOps deployment models, Exposure to domain-driven design and microservices-based data architecture, Reside in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area

What You'll Do.

Design and evolve cloud data architecture

Define scalable and secure data solutions

Drive best practices in data modeling

Drive best practices in data integration

Drive best practices in automation

Drive best practices in interoperability

Define reference architectures

Define reusable patterns

Design and maintain data models

Define standards for data structures

Define standards for naming conventions

Define standards for data lifecycle management

Ensure alignment between application architecture and data design

Design and guide implementation of solutions

Establish architecture patterns for HA

Establish architecture patterns for scalability

Establish architecture patterns for DR

Provide guidance on database selection

Lead data architecture for migration

Lead data architecture for re-platforming

Define strategies for data migration

Define strategies for data synchronization

Define strategies for cutover

Define strategies for schema modernization

Define strategies for decomposition of legacy designs

Design integration patterns for batch data movement

Design integration patterns for real-time data movement

Support implementation of FHIR-based data structures

Support implementation of interoperability patterns

Ensure consistency and quality across distributed data systems

Establish standards for data security

Establish standards for access controls

Establish standards for data classification

Establish standards for data protection

Establish standards for audit requirements

Establish standards for compliance requirements

Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise governance models

Partner with application teams

Partner with engineers

Partner with business stakeholders

Translate requirements into scalable data solutions

Act as a consultative architect

Influence design decisions

Produce and maintain architecture documentation

Produce and maintain architecture standards

Produce and maintain reference patterns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with application teams, DBAs, engineers, and business stakeholders; Act as a consultative architect, influencing design decisions without creating delivery bottlenecks

Full Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Fully competent Data Architect operating independently with limited supervision. Responsible for end-to-end design decisions within their domain, contributing to enterprise standards and modernization initiatives. Work is evaluated based on quality, scalability, and alignment to architectural principles rather than task completion alone. **ROLE SUMMARY** This role is responsible for designing and evolving the organization’s cloud data architecture as applications are migrated and re-architected from on-premises systems to Azure. The Data Architect will define scalable and secure data solutions leveraging Azure-managed database services (PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure SQL) and drive best practices in data modeling, integration, automation, and interoperability (including FHIR where applicable). **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Data Architecture & Modeling** * Define reference architectures and reusable patterns that enable consistent adoption across multiple application teams * Design and maintain **conceptual, logical, and physical data models** for modernized applications * Define standards for data structures, naming conventions, and data lifecycle management * Ensure alignment between application architecture and data design (transactional + domain-driven patterns) **Cloud Data Platform Architecture** * Design and guide implementation of solutions using: * Azure Po

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