thermofisher
Sr. Staff Database Architect
Salary
Job description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Database Architect to design and manage secure, scalable, and compliant database systems for our healthcare SaaS platform. This role requires expertise in handling sensitive data, including PII/PPI and PHI, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and delivering high-performance, multi-tenant solutions.
Location: Morrisville, NC. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement secure, scalable, multi-tenant database architectures for healthcare SaaS applications
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Develop data models and storage solutions for sensitive healthcare data (PHI, PII/PPI)
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and other relevant regulations
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Implement data encryption (at rest and in transit), masking, and access controls
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Architect systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and auditability
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Define and enforce data governance, retention, and audit logging policies
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Optimize database performance for large-scale healthcare datasets and real-time access
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Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to meet regulatory requirements
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Lead data migration and integration with EHR/EMR systems and third-party healthcare platforms
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Comply best practices for secure CI/CD pipelines involving database changes
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Monitor systems for data integrity, breaches, and anomalous access patterns
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
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10+ years of progressive industry experience in enterprise technology, architecture, and systems management.
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7 + years of experience in database architecture, preferably in SaaS environments
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Strong experience with data lake architectures (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, Google Cloud Storage)
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Proven experience designing or managing data farm / distributed data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Databricks ecosystems)
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Hands-on experience handling sensitive data (PHI, PII/PPI) in regulated environments
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Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and security frameworks
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Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and non-relational systems such as Cosmo s DB , MongoDB
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), especially healthcare-compliant services
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Proficiency in data encryption, key management, and role-based access control (RBAC)
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Strong understanding of scaling strategies and distributed systems
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) or healthcare integrations (HL7, FHIR)
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Familiarity with healthcare data standards and interoperability frameworks
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Experience with audit logging, compliance reporting, and risk assessments
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Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)
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Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
