Job Description
Data Platform Specialist / Job Req 973401285 Alameda Alliance United States, California, Alameda 1240 South Loop Road (Show on map) May 12, 2026
Onsite:
Full Time Onsite 1240 South Loop Road, Alameda, California. Applicants must be a California resident as of their first day of employment. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Data Platform SME who provides subject matter expertise and technical leadership for the enterprise data platform. This role supports the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable and secure data solutions while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Principal responsibilities include:
Serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the enterprise data platform
Acting as the technical authority for data platform design and architecture decisions
Defining, owning, and evolving the data platform architecture and technical roadmap
Providing technical leadership and guidance to data engineering and analytics teams
Advising on the use of AI and advanced analytics within the data platform to support enterprise solutions
Establishing and enforcing data standards, governance, security, and best practices
Lead the ETL initiatives and own the Applications from SME perspective
Expertise in understanding SSIS Packages and provide technical expertise to modernize
Owning platform-wide decisions related to data tooling, frameworks, and integration patterns
Partnering with business and technical stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs
Serving as an escalation point for complex, cross-team data platform issues
Apply working knowledge of healthcare data and regulatory considerations to ensure the data platform supports healthcare workflows, analytics, and privacy requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Design, implement, and optimize data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics systems
Support data pipelines that enable analytics and AI/ML use cases
Collaborate with ETL developers to integrate data and analytics solutions into enterprise applications
Ensure data quality, reliability, availability, and performance across the platform
Troubleshoot and resolve complex data platform issues and lead root-cause analysis
Evaluate, recommend, and implement data platform technologies and enhancements
Support scalability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency of data systems
Create and maintain technical documentation and architectural standards
Mentor team members and promote data platform best practices PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
Constant sitting and working at desk.
Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
Frequent use of telephone headset.
Constant verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
Frequent lifting of folders and other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
Frequent walking and standing MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
7-10 years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, Technical Lead or SME roles
3+ years of experience acting as a technical lead, architect, or subject matter expert SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE): Deep expertise in data platforms (data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse architectures)
Strong experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (Azure)
Working knowledge of AI and advanced analytics concepts sufficient to guide enterprise use cases
Advanced proficiency in SQL, data modeling, SSIS Packages and Datawarehousing principles
Hands-on experience with big data and analytics tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Snowflake)
Knowledge of data governance, security, privacy, and compliance frameworks
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Ownership mindset with accountability for delivering scalable, secure data platform solutions
Curiosity to collaborate across teams and build understanding of healthcare data and business context
Continuous learning to effectively support modern data and AI-enabled solutions SALARY RANGE
$142,043.20 - $213,075.20 Annually EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Verbiage:
The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business necessity. We strive to have the best-qualified person in every job. The Alliance prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, religion, marital status, familial status,status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, military service/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, employees requesting accommodation of a disability or religious belief, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws