Utah Staffing
Data Architect
Join the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) as a Data Architect, where your work will directly enable innovative clinical research at the University of Utah and across national partners. Youll lead the design of scalable data systems, define and enforce architecture standards, and work alongside software developers, data analysts, and research teams to ensure our platforms evolve with the needs of scientific discovery. This is a growth-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Utah DCC supports large-scale health data infrastructure that underpins national emergency response, clinical registries, and federal research initiatives. The Data Architect will play a key role in designing and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance data infrastructure that supports the full range of research and operational activities at the Utah DCC. This includes developing and orchestrating modern data pipelines, integrating systems across research domains, and ensuring alignment with performance, security, and compliance standards. The Data Architect will lead the modernization of legacy data workflows to cloud-native architecture and evaluate emerging tools and frameworks to support future-state infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects in collaboration with software engineers, research faculty, and external partners. It is a growth-oriented position within a defined technical career ladder, with opportunities to expand architectural leadership over time. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Join the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) as a Data Architect, where your work will directly enable innovative clinical research at the University of Utah and across national partners. Youll lead the design of scalable data systems, define and enforce architecture standards, and work alongside software developers, data analysts, and research teams to ensure our platforms evolve with the needs of scientific discovery. This is a growth-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Utah DCC supports large-scale health data infrastructure that underpins national emergency response, clinical registries, and federal research initiatives. The Data Architect will play a key role in designing and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance data infrastructure that supports the full range of research and operational activities at the Utah DCC. This includes developing and orchestrating modern data pipelines, integrating systems across research domains, and ensuring alignment with performance, security, and compliance standards. The Data Architect will lead the modernization of legacy data workflows to cloud-native architecture and evaluate emerging tools and frameworks to support future-state infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects in collaboration with software engineers, research faculty, and external partners. It is a growth-oriented position within a defined technical career ladder, with opportunities to expand architectural leadership over time. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.