AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
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
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7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Solution Architecture
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- Strong experience with
SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
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- Experience with
NoSQL databases
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Enterprise data modeling experience
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- Experience with
REST APIs and system integrations
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- Experience with
distributed systems
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- Strong architecture and design skills;
- Experience with
HL7 and/or FHIR
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- Experience designing
enterprise-grade database schemas and healthcare data models
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- Strong understanding of
scalable software architecture and performance optimization
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- 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
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Professional growth
: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
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Competitive compensation
: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
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Exciting projects
: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
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Flextime
: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application â Coding Challenge â Video Interview â Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
