Principal data architect

Principal Data Architect

Fully remote

Long term

Experience Range

12–16 years

Platform Architecture | Microsoft Fabric | AI-Accelerated Delivery | Insurance Claims Modernization

Primary (Must have skills)* - To be Screened by TA Team

• 12+ years in data engineering and analytics; 3+ years as a Technical or Solution Architect on enterprise-scale, multi-workstream data programs

• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric — OneLake, Fabric Data Factory, Lakehouses, Delta Lake, medallion architecture, and point-in-time reconstruction patterns

• Proven experience designing data quality and intake control frameworks — schema validation, SLA checks, reconciliation, exception triage queues, and quarantine/reject workflows

• Deep experience designing canonical data models for complex transactional domains — insurance claims, healthcare, or financial services strongly preferred

• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services — Azure Document Intelligence (Form Recognizer) or equivalent for unstructured/semi-structured document extraction integrated into pipelines

• Strong Python and SQL — you review and write production-grade code, not just diagrams

• Demonstrated experience leading customer-facing technical engagements with full delivery accountability — you own the outcome, not just the architecture review

Why This Role Matters - New addition (To be filled by Practice /DO)

The customer processes 50,000+ claims annually across 250+ Third-Party Administrators using a fragmented, manual intake stack. The platform you architect will eliminate that friction, automate eligibility workflows, and become the data foundation on which all future AI/ML, BI, and operational capabilities are built. Phase 1 establishes a production-proven foundation on five priority TPAs — the architecture you get right here sets the pattern for the full TPA network in subsequent phases.

What You''ll Do/

Job Description of Role* (RNR) - To be Evaluated by Technical Panel (Define it to give more clarity)

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and govern the OneLake medallion architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold) for claims, eligibility, and policy/contract data across five Phase 1 TPAs

• Define the AI-assisted schema registry — versioned alias handling for ~10 TPA format variants each, with drift detection and forward-compatible schema evolution

Data Platform & AI Integration

• Govern the Fabric Data Factory pipeline architecture for batch file intake (xlsx, csv, txt) with SLA monitoring, control totals, duplicate detection, and quarantine/reject workflows

• Architect the Azure Document Intelligence integration for eligibility PDF and screenshot extraction, including human-in-the-loop validation workflow design

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Design PHI access controls and data masking patterns enabling offshore development while meeting US-only PHI requirements

• Establish the four-role RBAC model (Admin, IT Support, Regular User, Read-Only) across the eligibility portal and all operational UIs

Technical Leadership

• Lead sprint zero discovery — backlog definition, TPA file layout review, RACI, tooling access, and delivery cadence establishment

• Conduct architecture decision reviews and set engineering standards across all workstreams and the full offshore team

Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical voice in stakeholder meetings with client technology and business leadership — translating platform decisions into clear, decision-ready recommendations

• Partner with the client''s internal team to define Gold layer consumption spec and integration handoff criteria for the downstream claim creation platform

Soft skills/other skills - To be Evaluated by Hiring Manager (To define how this will be evaluated)

Communication Skills

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Use clear verbal, written (emails, documentation), and instant messaging approaches to ensure alignment.

Interpersonal Skills

• Build and maintain productive relationships across cross-functional teams.

• Provide constructive feedback during requirement workshops and be open to stakeholder input.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical mindset to evaluate process flows.

• Ability to troubleshoot requirement gaps, compliance risks, and process inefficiencies.

Task / Work Updates

• Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum projects with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Provide regular updates, demonstrate proactivity, and show due diligence in carrying out