Data Architect

TEKsystems; City of Rochester (NY); Remote; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Remote-friendly environment

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced Data Architect to lead enterprise data platforms, governance, and modernization. This fully remote contract role supports a 2+ year initiative with EST hours and W2 employment.

You will design architectures and models, optimize Snowflake and cloud data solutions, establish data governance and security standards, and partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable data assets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data architecture solutions.
• Deep expertise with Snowflake architecture, administration, optimization, and data platform design.
• Advanced SQL development and data analysis skills.
• Experience with data modeling, data governance, security & privacy, and data warehousing/analytics.
• Strong communication and ability to document technical designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architectures, models and standards.
• Architect and optimize data solutions using Snowflake and cloud tech.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Lead data governance, quality, lineage, and metadata practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Guide ingestion, integration, transformation, and consumption architectures.
• Provide leadership on ELT frameworks and data transformation strategies.
• Create architecture docs and data dictionaries.
• Support Agile teams with architecture reviews and guidance.
• Mentor staff on data architecture best practices.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Snowflake

SQL development

Data modeling

Data governance

Data security & privacy

Data warehousing & analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical documentation

ETL/ELT design

Tools

Matillion Maia

Atlan

DBT

Confluent Cloud

Snowflake Openflow

ERWIN

ER/Studio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise data platforms and solutions. This role will support a large-scale data modernization initiative, establishing scalable data architectures and enabling trusted, secure, and high-quality data assets across the organization.

This is a 100% remote opportunity with an anticipated 2+ year contract duration . Candidates must be able to work EST business hours and be employed on a W2 basis . No C2C, 1099, third-party candidates, or visa sponsorship/transfer candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architectures, standards, and models supporting analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
• Architect and optimize data solutions utilizing Snowflake and modern cloud technologies.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise data platforms.
• Establish and promote best practices for data governance, data quality, lineage, metadata management, security, and privacy.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, data engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Lead architecture decisions related to data ingestion, integration, transformation, and consumption.
• Provide technical leadership on ELT frameworks, data transformation strategies, and integration patterns.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, data dictionaries, and technical design specifications.
• Support Agile delivery teams through architecture reviews, backlog refinement, and technical guidance.
• Mentor team members on data architecture and governance best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data architecture solutions.
• Deep expertise with Snowflake architecture, administration, optimization, and data platform design.
• Advanced SQL development and data analysis skills.
• Proven experience with:
• Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical)
• Data Transformations
• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Data Governance
• Data Security & Privacy
• Data Warehousing and Analytics Platforms
• Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with both business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Technologies

• Matillion (Maia)
• Atlan
• DBT
• Confluent Cloud
• Snowflake Openflow
• ERWIN
• ER/Studio

Position Details

• Title: Data Architect
• Location: 100% Remote
• Duration: 2+ Year Contract
• Schedule: Must work EST business hours
• Employment Type: W2 Only
• Unable to Consider: C2C, 1099, third-party representation, or visa sponsorship/transfer candidates

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Data Architect to help shape enterprise data strategy, modernize data platforms, and deliver scalable data solutions within a highly visible, long-term initiative.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.