À propos de ce poste Sr. Staff Database Architect chez Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement secure, scalable, multi-tenant database architectures for healthcare SaaS applications
Develop data models and storage solutions for sensitive healthcare data (PHI, PII/PPI)
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and other relevant regulations
Implement data encryption (at rest and in transit), masking, and access controls
Architect systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and auditability
Define and enforce data governance, retention, and audit logging policies
Optimize database performance for large-scale healthcare datasets and real-time access
Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to meet regulatory requirements
Lead data migration and integration with EHR/EMR systems and third-party healthcare platforms
Comply best practices for secure CI/CD pipelines involving database changes
Monitor systems for data integrity, breaches, and anomalous access patterns
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of progressive industry experience in enterprise technology, architecture, and systems management.
7+ years of experience in database architecture, preferably in SaaS environments
Prior experience building data pipelines using SSIS, Azure Data Factory or similar
Strong experience with data lake architectures (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, Google Cloud Storage)
Proven experience designing or managing data farm / distributed data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Databricks ecosystems)
Hands-on experience handling sensitive data (PHI, PII/PPI) in regulated environments
Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and security frameworks
Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and non-relational systems such as Cosmos DB, MongoDB
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), especially healthcare-compliant services
Proficiency in data encryption, key management, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Strong understanding of scaling strategies and distributed systems
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) or healthcare integrations (HL7, FHIR)
Familiarity with healthcare data standards and interoperability frameworks
Experience with audit logging, compliance reporting, and risk assessments
Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Indiana is $135,800.00–$203,750.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
