Cloud Data Architect

Title: GCP Cloud Data Architect (Healthcare Domain)Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)Employment Type: W2 (Candidates must be W2 employees of Simarn Solutions - No C2C)Experience: 9+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled GCP Cloud Data Architect to design and implement scalable, cloud-native data architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL/ELT frameworks, with a preference for experience in healthcare data domains.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignDefine and implement target-state cloud data architecture aligned with enterprise standards.Design and maintain staging, conformed, and reporting layers.Develop scalable and efficient data models supporting enterprise analytics.Ensure architecture adheres to cloud-native best practices for: Performance optimization, Cost efficiency, Data quality & governance and ScalabilityTechnical ExpertiseDesign and implement cloud-based data warehouses (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS acceptable).Apply modern data modeling techniques, including: Dimensional modeling, Conformed dimensions, Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD), Snapshot-based reportingBuild and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines.Manage metadata, data lineage, and governance frameworks.Collaborate with BI teams using tools such as: Power BI, Looker, TableauHealthcare Domain (Preferred)Experience working with healthcare data domains such as patient access, revenue cycle, eligibility, scheduling, or clinical operations.Understanding of healthcare data sensitivity, audit needs, and regulatory expectations.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Technology/Engineering or related field.Strong hands-on experience with Cloud Platform.Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture design.