Data Architect

Addison Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture, migration, governance, and integration strategy for a large ERP transformation. This role sits in Austin, TX on a hybrid schedule, with both remote and onsite work.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in data architecture, strong data modeling and governance skills, and experience with SQL, ETL/ELT, cloud platforms, and integrations. This 12-month contract offers competitive hourly compensation and extensions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, or related disciplines.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP or enterprise application data migrations.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data governance, data quality, and master data management.
• Experience with SQL, ETL/ELT processes, cloud platforms, data warehouses, and integration architectures.
• Knowledge of API design, middleware technologies, and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data migration efforts, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, transformation, validation, and cutover planning.
• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Develop scalable data architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks.
• Establish data quality, stewardship, metadata management, security, and access control practices.
• Architect and oversee integrations across ERP and enterprise platforms using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure data integrity throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Support reporting, analytics, AI/ML, and data warehousing initiatives through scalable data solutions.
• Define data retention, archival, compliance, and auditability strategies.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture governance, solution reviews, and technology standards.
• Create architecture documentation, reference models, and technical recommendations.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Data Governance

Master Data Management

SQL

ETL/ELT

Cloud Platforms

API Design

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

ETL Tools

Job description

Position: Data Architect

Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid

Compensation: $80.00 - $95.00 / Per Hour

Employment Type: 12 month contract with extensions

Schedule: 2x per week remote, onsite 3x per week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

We are seeking a hands-on Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture, data migration, governance, and integration strategy supporting a large-scale ERP transformation initiative. This role is ideal for an experienced architect with a track record of leading complex migrations, establishing scalable governance frameworks, and designing modern data solutions that support both operational and analytical business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data migration efforts, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, transformation, validation, and cutover planning.
• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Develop scalable data architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks.
• Establish data quality, stewardship, metadata management, security, and access control practices.
• Architect and oversee integrations across ERP and enterprise platforms using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure data integrity throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Support reporting, analytics, AI/ML, and data warehousing initiatives through scalable data solutions.
• Define data retention, archival, compliance, and auditability strategies.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture governance, solution reviews, and technology standards.
• Create architecture documentation, reference models, and technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, or related disciplines.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP or enterprise application data migrations.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data governance, data quality, and master data management.
• Experience with SQL, ETL/ELT processes, cloud platforms, data warehouses, and integration architectures.
• Knowledge of API design, middleware technologies, and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ERP implementations or modernization initiatives.
• Experience with cloud-native data platforms and enterprise integration solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience supporting analytics, business intelligence, and AI/ML initiatives.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.