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About the role We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to design and evolve healthcare data architecture, lead database modernization initiatives, and define interoperability strategy using HL7 and FHIR standards for a large-scale primary healthcare platform operating across Africa. You will design integration approaches for EMR, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems, working across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases in distributed system environments. The role includes mentoring engineers and supporting analytics, AI initiatives, and data governance practices.
What you will do ● Design and evolve healthcare data architecture and data models; ● Lead database modernization, optimization, and scalability initiatives; ● Define healthcare interoperability strategy using HL7 and FHIR; ● Design integration approaches for EMR, laboratory, pharmacy, and national health systems; ● Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture decisions; ● Support analytics, reporting, and future AI initiatives; ● Improve data quality, governance, and performance; ● Mentor engineers on database and integration best practices.
Must haves ● 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Solution Architecture; ● Strong experience with SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL; ● Experience with NoSQL databases; ● Enterprise data modeling experience; ● Experience with REST APIs and system integrations; ● Experience with distributed systems; ● Strong architecture and design skills; ● Experience with HL7 and/or FHIR; ● Experience designing enterprise-grade database schemas and healthcare data models; ● Strong understanding of scalable software architecture and performance optimization; ● Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments; ● Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves ● Experience with AI/ML tools to accelerate software development and testing; ● Experience with healthcare, EMR, or EHR systems; ● Experience with analytics or data warehouse solutions; ● Experience in public health or other regulated industries.
Perks and benefits ● Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps ● Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities ● A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands ● Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office — whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
Meet Our Recruitment Process Asynchronous stage — An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback: ● Short online form to confirm basic requirements ● 30–60 minute skills assessment ● 5-minute introduction video Synchronous stage — Live interviews ● Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience) ● Final interview with your future teammates If it’s a match—you’ll get an offer!
