Data Architect

Heitmeyer Consulting; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Data Architect to facilitate the transition from traditional servers to Databricks on Azure. This role involves strategic architectural guidance and documentation for data engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data architecture, particularly in solution design and data movement, and will be proficient in Databricks and cloud technologies. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data architecture experience.
• Strong proficiency in Databricks for architectural guidance.

Responsibilities

• Document instructions for data engineers and build data models.
• Reverse engineer systems to transition to Databricks.

Skills

Data Architecture

Solution Design

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Informatica

Job description

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Location:100% Remote in California (candidates in Sacramento with the ability to go onsite are highly preferred)
Duration:6-month Contract-to-Hire

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our client in their transition from traditional on-prem servers to Databricks on Azure. You will focus specifically on the enterprise analytics platform, ensuring a timely migration from Informatica by reverse engineering existing systems and providing strategic architectural guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Document clear instructions for data engineers, including building data models and source-to-target mappings, and breaking down data structures and flows for translation into working code. This role will focus on understanding and structuring data rather than coding.
2. Work with Informatica to reverse engineer current systems and facilitate the transition to Databricks.
3. Provide strategies and potential architectural components for Databricks.
4. Utilize an agile-based approach to implement data services and solutions.

Must-Have Requirements:

1. 10+ years of data architecture experience, with a focus on solution design and data solutions (data movement, building data models, and source-to-target mappings).
2. Strong proficiency in Databricks to provide strategic and architectural guidance.
3. Experience with cloud technologies.
4. Ability to work in unstructured environments and solve problems effectively.
5. Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
6. Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Experience with Azure.
2. Knowledge of Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS).
3. Experience in the banking or credit union industry.

Heitmeyer Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to minority status, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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