Senior Data Architect - Healthcare

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead data design and governance for a high-profile application. You will evolve early data models into a secure, scalable, and interoperable production-ready foundation aligned with GDS Service Standards. The role requires balancing OutSystems low-code delivery with strict security for sensitive demographic data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highly normalised, scalable data models ensuring performance and integrity
• Implement secure-by-design practices (RLS, data masking, encryption)
• Architect FHIR-based integrations via REST/OData
• Lead GDS data architecture (Point 10), covering minimisation, retention, and ethics
• Define data contracts and govern third-party integrations

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL Server/Azure SQL (T-SQL, performance tuning, indexing)
• Database security (TDE, audit logging)
• Knowledge of interoperability standards and clinical safety (DCB0129/0160)
• Experience delivering successful GDS Beta Assessments

Capabilities

• Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Design resilient integrations with legacy systems
• Strong privacy-first mindset

Experience

• 7+ years in Data Architecture (3+ in UK Government)
• Proven OutSystems delivery
• REST/OData API design for secure healthcare data

Disclaimer: This job offer was originally posted on totaljobs.com.