Director, Data Modernization

The role

The Director of Data Modernization is a technical architect and engineering leader. You will design modern cloud data platforms for health systems and lead a team of data and cloud engineers.

What you will do

• Own the technical architecture for modernization engagements including Azure Databricks design, data landing zones, networking, and security controls
• Lead and develop a team of data engineers and cloud/infrastructure engineers
• Lead technical discovery and source data assessments for new engagements
• Review and approve all engineering deliverables across concurrent engagements
• Personally drive architecture and build for the most complex engagements
• Set engineering quality standards and drive architectural decisions across the modernization practice
• Maintain and evolve the technical engagement playbook
• Ensure environments meet handoff criteria for the Client Integration team
• Collaborate with Data Mapping Analysts on source data assessment and validation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years in data engineering or data platform roles, with demonstrated technical leadership
• Deep Azure expertise: Databricks, ADLS2, Azure networking, managed identities, Terraform/Bicep
• Experience with data platform design and deployment (greenfield builds)
• Client-facing experience

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Familiarity with EHR data sources and clinical data models (Epic Clarity/Caboodle preferred)
• Experience with data sharing protocols (Delta Share, Fabric External Sharing, or similar)
• Background in consulting, professional services, or data platform implementation
• Experience designing data architectures for HIPAA-regulated environments
• Track record of managing technical quality across concurrent engagements

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with equity packages
• Robust medical/dental/vision insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work options

About the company

Qualified Health provides infrastructure for safe AI governance, healthcare-specific agent creation, and real-time algorithm monitoring. The company is a fast-growing, mission-driven team building a category-defining product.