Data Architect

Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc. is seeking a Data Architect to support the design, review, optimization, and evolution of an enterprise data environment for a federal government client in the Washington, DC area. Hybrid or remote options are available.

The role focuses on data standards, Medallion/Lakehouse architecture, pipeline reviews, and metadata/ lineage integration, with emphasis on security, privacy, and auditability for a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise data architectures on AWS, including Medallion/Lakehouse patterns.
• Experience with relational and dimensional data modeling, metadata frameworks, and lineage/observability tooling.
• Experience evaluating data platform modernization approaches (catalog tools, managed databases).
• Ability to produce architecture diagrams, transition plans, and documentation for government or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy, and auditability requirements as they apply to data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define data standards and models across the enterprise data environment.
• Advise on and evolve a Medallion (Bronze-Silver-Gold) Lakehouse architecture.
• Review pipeline designs for architectural consistency and scalability.
• Oversee metadata and lineage integration across the data platform.
• Support modernization efforts, including metadata catalog integration and observability frameworks.
• Maintain updated data architecture diagrams and documentation, and produce transition plans for architecture changes.
• Ensure architecture recommendations reflect best practices for AWS-based Medallion/Lakehouse designs, interoperability, and security, privacy, and auditability requirements.

Skills

AWS data architecture

Data modeling

Security & privacy

Governance & auditability

ETL pipelines

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

DAMA CDMP - Practitioner

Tools

Glue Catalog

Metadata catalogs

AWS Lakehouse

Job description

Position Summary

We're looking for a Data Architect to support the design, review, optimization, and evolution of an enterprise data environment for a federal government client - including data standards and models, Lakehouse architecture, pipeline design reviews, and metadata/lineage integration. Job location is the Washington, DC Metro Area. Hybrid or Remote options can be considered.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Define data standards and models across the enterprise data environment
• Advise on and evolve a Medallion (Bronze-Silver-Gold) Lakehouse architecture
• Review pipeline designs for architectural consistency and scalability
• Oversee metadata and lineage integration across the data platform
• Support modernization efforts, including metadata catalog integration, managed database evaluation, and observability frameworks
• Maintain updated data architecture diagrams and documentation, and produce transition plans for architecture changes
• Ensure architecture recommendations reflect best practices for AWS-based Medallion/Lakehouse designs, interoperability, and applicable security, privacy, and auditability requirements

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing enterprise data architectures on AWS, including Medallion/Lakehouse patterns
• Experience with data modeling (relational and dimensional), metadata frameworks, and lineage/observability tooling
• Experience evaluating and recommending data platform modernization approaches (e.g., catalog tools, managed database services)
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, transition plans, and documentation for government or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of security, privacy, and auditability requirements as they apply to data architecture

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• DAMA CDMP - Practitioner

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.

Salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $160,000.00

Work Authorization

At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas or other employment-based visa petitions for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team supporting high-impact federal programs that incorporate innovative technology solutions. You'll have the opportunity to lead complex modernization initiatives, work alongside talented technical professionals, and help shape the future of government IT and data management.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.