The University of Georgia · 1 day ago
Data Architect
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is a leading public university in the U.S. and is establishing a new School of Medicine in Athens. The Data Architect will lead the integration of the School of Medicine’s data and IT systems with UGA’s central university infrastructure, designing and managing data architecture to support education, research, and clinical operations.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the overall data architecture strategy tailored to medical education, research and clinical operations
Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve education, medical, and research data
Ensure the data architecture is scalable, secure, and compliant with healthcare regulations and UGA IT standards
Develop and collaborate to implement a framework for integrating the School of Medicine’s IT systems with UGA’s enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring compatibility, security, and efficiency
Ensure interoperability of data needed from learning management systems (LMS), curriculum management systems (CMS), student information systems (SIS), clinical scheduling systems, secure testing systems, curriculum mapping systems, research databases, and university-wide IT resources while maintaining strict security and compliance with UGA IT standards, HIPAA, FERPA, and other regulations
Ensure seamless data flow between different systems and platforms used in medical education, research and patient care. Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to consolidate medical data
Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures specific to medical education and healthcare data
Ensure compliance with UGA data standards and relevant regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA
Monitor data quality and implement measures to improve data accuracy and consistency in medical records
Work closely with medical educators, researchers, clinicians, business analysts, developers, and other IT professionals to understand the unique requirements of medical data
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data needs for research projects, clinical trials, and patient care initiatives
Provide guidance and support to development teams on database design and optimization for healthcare applications
Serve as the primary technical liaison between the School of Medicine and UGA’s IT leadership, working closely with academic affairs, student services, clinical partners, and external vendors to align IT systems with institutional goals
Collaborate with UGA’s Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) to optimize cloud and on-premises storage, computing resources, and data pipelines to support medical education, research, and operational needs
Analyze database performance issues related to large-scale medical datasets and implement solutions to enhance performance
Conduct regular performance tuning and optimization of databases used in medical research and clinical operations
Implement indexing strategies to improve query performance for complex medical queries
Create comprehensive documentation of the data architecture, including diagrams, models, and metadata specific to medical datasets. Maintain up-to-date documentation of all changes to the data architecture
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in medical education and healthcare data management. Evaluate new tools and technologies that can enhance the school’s data capabilities in medical education, research and patient care. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on thorough analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Banner), learning management systems (e.g., D2L), and research data platforms
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of successful collaboration in complex IT environments
Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., Tabular Editor, ER/Studio, ERwin)
Familiarity with cloud-based data solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Proven experience designing and implementing complex data solutions in a healthcare or academic setting
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and AI integration in healthcare
Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Big Data)
Understanding of bioinformatics or genomics data management
Experience with NoSQL databases
Benefits
TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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