Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect (Azure)

Location: Deerfield, FL

Pay Range: $80/hr - $100/hr

Benefits: Healthcare, 401k

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Data Architect will own the end-to-end vision for how logical designs translate into physical databases and how data flows through each stage of processing. This role involves addressing data migration challenges including validation, cleanup, and mapping, and maintaining a strong understanding of data dictionaries and governance standards. The Data Architect will provide technical leadership, ensure alignment across teams, and be accountable for delivering robust data solutions.

This position focuses on designing, governing, integrating, and modeling enterprise data, establishing policies and best practices across these domains. The Data Architect will also drive collaboration with technology teams, partners, and vendors to ensure delivery aligns with enterprise goals. While this is an individual contributor role, it requires leading cross-functional technical teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Architecture Responsibilities

Serve as the accountable owner for data architecture and solution delivery on business initiatives

Ensure designs comply with enterprise standards, minimize complexity, and maximize reusability

Approve detailed data designs, including those provided by third parties, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives

Design solutions that serve both project and enterprise needs, leveraging reusable tools, components, and services

Collaborate with business stakeholders to reduce unnecessary technical complexity

Participate in developing enterprise data strategies and contribute to data governance efforts to define ownership, security, and data quality

Work with data analysts, solution architects, and vendors to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs

Develop strategies for data acquisition, archival, recovery, and database implementation

Create logical designs for databases, data warehouses, and multidimensional data models

Establish data architecture patterns and best practices while staying ahead of emerging technologies

Provide consulting expertise to delivery teams and help shape long-term data and technology roadmaps

Technology Leadership Responsibilities

Act as the lead technical resource for solution delivery, ensuring operability, cost-effectiveness, and quality

Direct technical teams to identify required roles, tasks, and milestones to meet project timelines

Partner with project managers to develop technical delivery plans, financial estimates, and total cost of ownership projections

Lead risk assessment, issue resolution, and escalation management to maintain delivery momentum

Oversee technical work completed by third-party partners or vendors and ensure adherence to requirements

Provide feedback on team performance and foster collaboration across business and IT groups

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Data Architect

Deep understanding of data warehousing, BI techniques, and enterprise data management

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence design decisions

Expertise in data modeling, integration, governance, security, and analytics

Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL, and big data platforms

Knowledge of tools and frameworks used for data design, integration, and management

Familiarity with Azure data services (Synapse, Azure SQL, ADF) and Power BI is a plus

Background in computer science, database management, or a related discipline

Demonstrated ability to balance creativity with technical rigor and deliver enterprise-grade solutions

Key Skills

Organization and project management abilities

Leadership and coaching capabilities

Strong SDLC and technical experience

Vendor management and collaboration skills

Excellent presentation and communication abilities

Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills

Desired Tool Stack

Messaging: SOAP/REST, XML, JSON, EDI

Relational Databases: Azure SQL, Managed SQL, On-Prem SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata

Non-Relational Databases: Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Hadoop

Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Event Hub, Event Grid, Service Bus, Informatica, MuleSoft

Cloud: Primarily Azure-focused

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