Senior Director of Technology, Data & Interoperability at First Databank, Inc.

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FHIR, API Strategy, Data Warehouse Modernization, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server, Real-Time Analytics, AI Agent Enablement, Interoperability Standards, Platform Strategy, Data Architecture, Lakehouse Models, C#, .NET, RESTful API, DevOps

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We are seeking a Senior Director of Technology to lead our Interoperability and Data organization during a pivotal modernization phase. This leader will shape the future of our healthcare data and API platforms—advancing FHIR-based interoperability, modernizing our enterprise data architecture, and transitioning core systems from on-premise infrastructure to cloud-native environments. Over the next 12–24 months, key priorities include: * Evolving our API strategy to a FHIR-driven, platform-centric model * Modernizing our data warehouse using Snowflake and Databricks (bronze/silver/gold architecture) * Strengthening and scaling our SQL Server ecosystem * Enabling near real-time data access and analytics * Driving AI agent enablement through MCP tooling * Advancing healthcare interoperability standards across next-generation software systems This is a senior organizational leadership role responsible for long-term technology direction, operational excellence, and leadership development across multiple teams. The Senior Director partners closely with Product and Executive Leadership to ensure our data platforms scale securely, reliably, and strategically. Key Responsibilities * Define and execute the long-term strategy for interoperability and enterprise data platforms * Lead and develop multiple engineering leaders and teams * Establish enterprise database and data architecture standards * Modernize and optimize SQL Server environments for performance, scalability, and high availability * Oversee implementation of Snowflake and Databricks lakehouse models * Enable near real-time analytics and scalable data processing * Advance FHIR-based API strategy and healthcare interoperability capabilities * Partner with executive stakeholders on investment decisions and roadmap sequencing * Drive operational rigor, compliance, security, and system reliability * Sponsor innovation, including AI-enabled development workflows Required Qualifications * 12+ years of progressive technology experience, including 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience * Proven experience architecting and modernizing enterprise data platforms and API ecosystems * Experience of leading managers and multiple engineering teams (manager-of-managers experience required) * Deep expertise in relational database systems and enterprise data architecture * Background in Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, high availability, and large-scale data environments * Extensive experience with SQL and advanced data modeling principles * Experience modernizing enterprise data warehouses and migrating to cloud-based platforms * Experience supporting near real-time or high-volume data processing systems * Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards, particularly FHIR, HL7, etc. * Experience with C#/.NET and RESTful API environments * Familiarity with Kafka, containerized hosting, and modern DevOps ecosystems * Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred * Strong executive communication and organizational leadership skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience in healthcare technology or regulated industries * Familiarity with HITRUST, HIPAA, and healthcare compliance environments * Experience leading large-scale platform transformations * Experience implementing spec-driven or AI-assisted development models * Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline About Us Founded in 1999, Homecare Homebase, a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation is a market leader in healthcare software development providing mobile cloud-based solutions for clinical, operational, and financial improvement of home-based care throughout the United States. Our software enables real-time solutions for wireless information exchange and communication between the office and clinicians in the field. Our success is fueled by our talented teams that are driven by their passion to make a difference in patient care. Our employees work in a culture that is guided by our CARES values: Care, Act, Respect, Excel, and Smile (a positive attitude). If you want to work in a role where your skills have a direct influence on empowering patient care, Homecare Homebase is the next step in your career. What You Can Expect from Us At Homecare Homebase, we don't just help our clients succeed; we help our employees succeed. Competitive pay, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities are a few of the many reasons that Homecare Homebase is a great place to build your career. Our Team Members Also Enjoy * Meaningful work. Our employees often tell us that their work gives them a sense of purpose because it makes a difference in the lives of clinicians and home-based care staff, as well as the patients they serve. * Leaders who care. President Luke Rutledge has continued the mission to create a culture that cares – one that appreciates and looks after its people. As a result, being an employee of HCHB feels like being a member of the family. * Flexibility. We value work-life balance because we know that happy employees create happy clients. That's why Homecare Homebase offers both full and part-time career opportunities to fit life's unique demands. * A company that gives back. Every year, Homecare Homebase proudly supports numerous charitable fundraising initiatives that align with our mission of empowering exceptional care and helping others in need. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you. This position does not provide sponsorship. All applicants should have the right to work in the US without immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy for interoperability and enterprise data platforms while leading and developing multiple engineering leaders and teams. Key duties include modernizing data architecture, optimizing SQL Server environments, overseeing Snowflake/Databricks implementation, and advancing FHIR-based API strategy.