Sr Solutions Architect (Data Modeler)

Description

Sr. Solution Architect (Data Modeler)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: 
WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Solution Architect to join our team. The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex software solutions that address our customers' business needs. Is also expected to have data modeling experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining conceptual, logical, and physical data models for our organization's data infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background with expertise in software development, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture. Should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to translate business requirements into effective data models.

Additionally, should possess strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with stakeholders and guide development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, data scientists, and developers, to understand data requirements and objectives.
• Design end-to-end solutions that meet customer needs and align with architectural best practices and industry standards.
• Develop solution architecture blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation to communicate design decisions and implementation guidelines.
• Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models based on business requirements and industry best practices
• Evaluate existing data models and databases to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Define data standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and integrity across databases and applications.
• Lead and mentor development teams during the implementation phase, providing technical guidance and support.
• Evaluate third-party products and technologies to assess their suitability for integration into the solution architecture.
• Define and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Implement data modeling best practices and methodologies to support data governance and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct architecture reviews and performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Perform data profiling and analysis to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our solutions remain innovative and competitive.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and operations, to drive successful solution delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project stakeholders, including executives, customers, and development teams.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Modeler or Data Architect, with at least 5 years of experience in data modeling ,database design , software development and architecture design.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools such as ERwin, ER/Studio, or PowerDesigner.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling techniques for data warehousing (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, data management, and data integration technologies.
• Familiarity with data modeling standards and methodologies (e.g., IDEF1X, UML, Kimball).
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Good to have experience with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing
• Relevant certifications (e.g.,  AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF,CDMP, DAMA) are desirable.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.  Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.