Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead

Explore opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI) , part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you. Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead to own the end-to-end architecture and engineering standards for modern data platforms. This role partners closely with product, analytics, and engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions-while remaining hands-on with implementation where it matters most. This position blends data architecture leadership (roadmaps, standards, patterns, governance) with data engineering execution (pipelines, modeling, orchestration, performance optimization), ensuring data is delivered reliably and with high quality.

Data Architecture & Platform Design Define and evolve target-state data architecture, including reference architectures, integration patterns, and platform standards across warehouse/lakehouse ecosystems. Lead architectural decision-making for cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) including compute/storage patterns, multi-environment strategies, security boundaries, and cost controls. Create technical roadmaps that align business outcomes with scalable data capabilities (analytics, operational reporting, AI/ML readiness). Data Modeling & Information Design Own enterprise and domain data modeling standards (conceptual/logical/physical), including dimensional modeling, canonical models, and patterns for curated datasets. Ensure consistent definitions, metrics alignment, and high-quality, analytics-ready data products. Data Engineering Delivery (Hands-on Leadership) Lead design and build of robust ELT/ETL pipelines using Python and distributed processing (Spark) as needed. Drive performance tuning and optimization across pipelines and data platforms (query patterns, clustering/partitioning, incremental loads, caching strategies). Establish engineering practices that improve reliability, maintainability, and developer productivity. Orchestration & Workflow Management (Airflow / Astronomer) Design and operationalize workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow, including DAG standards, scheduling patterns, dependency management, retries, SLAs, and backfills Implement and manage Airflow runtime patterns in managed platforms such as Astronomer (or equivalent), including environment promotion strategies and operational readiness Data Quality, Observability, and Governance Define and implement data quality frameworks (validation checks, anomaly detection, reconciliation, data contracts) and operational monitoring Partner with governance/security stakeholders to ensure compliant data handling, access controls, lineage, metadata, and auditability Leadership, Mentorship & Stakeholder Partnership Lead/mentor engineers and architects through design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance forums; raise the bar on engineering excellence Translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for stakeholders; drive alignment on tradeoffs, timelines, and expected outcomes You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

8+ years in data engineering and/or data architecture roles with demonstrated ownership of enterprise-scale data solutions Expert-level data architecture experience: designing modern data platforms, integration