Data Architect

Apex Systems; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K program with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading IT services company in St. Louis is seeking a professional to enhance the data architecture and model effectively. This role involves collaborating closely with engineers and architects while advising multiple teams on data design and risk factors. The ideal candidate should have senior-level experience in data environments, capable of influencing decisions and guiding teams through changes to ensure long-term sustainability. The company values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in large data environments is essential.
• Must be able to influence decision-making processes.
• Comfortable guiding teams through complex changes.

Responsibilities

• Review data designs and spot weaknesses.
• Advise on data modeling and risk identification.
• Help align teams around shared data patterns.
• Collaborate for smoother delivery and cleaner implementations.
• Influence decisions balancing practicality and sustainability.

Skills

Senior-level experience with data models

Understanding design performance impacts

Effective communication and risk assessment

Job description

Overview

This role is focused on helping teams make better long‑term decisions about how data is structured, shared, and evolved as systems grow. The work sits close to engineering but is intentionally upstream, with an emphasis on preventing downstream issues related to performance, quality, security, and rework. The person in this role will work across multiple initiatives at the same time, helping translate loosely defined needs into clear data designs that teams can implement consistently. This includes advising on how data should be modeled, identifying where proposed changes may introduce risk, and helping teams align around shared patterns instead of one‑off solutions. Day to day, the work involves reviewing data designs, thinking through tradeoffs, spotting gaps or weaknesses in existing approaches, and helping delivery teams avoid problems before they surface in production. There is a strong collaboration component — this role partners closely with engineers and other architects, and success is measured by smoother delivery, fewer surprises, and cleaner implementations over time. This is not a heads‑down development role, and it’s not purely governance or documentation. It’s for someone who enjoys thinking in systems, influencing decisions, and balancing practicality with long‑term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Review data designs, think through tradeoffs, and spot gaps or weaknesses in existing approaches.
• Advise on how data should be modeled and identify where proposed changes may introduce risk.
• Help multiple teams or products align around shared data patterns rather than one‑off solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and other architects to enable smoother delivery, fewer surprises, and cleaner implementations.
• Influence decisions and balance practicality with long‑term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Senior‑level experience working with data models or large data environments.
• Understanding of how design decisions impact performance and maintainability.
• Ability to communicate clearly, assess risk, and guide teams through change; comfortable supporting multiple teams or products.

Apex Information

Apex Systems is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program with typical contributions within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months. Apex also offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for consultants that can address questions around benefits and resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. A Welcome Packet with benefits details is available from any Apex team member.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN. 4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.

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