Data Architect

R Systems; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

R Systems in West Sacramento, CA seeks a Data Architect with strong Snowflake, data warehouse, governance, and data quality experience to support enterprise data initiatives. You will define data architecture, governance frameworks, data models, and warehouse solutions while supporting project delivery.

The role collaborates with business, technology, and data stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture and technical specs, and to support BI, analytics, and data warehouse

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technical PM, Data Architecture, or related tech delivery.
• 3+ years designing Data Warehouse/Data Architecture solutions.
• 3+ years hands-on Snowflake or cloud DW experience.
• 3+ years in data analysis, profiling, quality remediation.
• 3+ years implementing data governance with ownership and policies.
• 3+ years working with SDLC.
• 3+ years using MS Project, Excel, Visio.
• 3+ years coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum; government exposure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture, data warehouse, and Snowflake solutions.
• Define data models, data flows, integration patterns, and data standards.
• Lead data profiling to assess quality, completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify data anomalies and advise remediation and improvement.
• Establish data governance frameworks, policies, ownership, and stewardship.
• Translate requirements into architecture and technical specifications.
• Support BI, reporting, analytics, and data warehouse capabilities.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business units, architects, developers, analysts, and vendors.
• Manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and deliverables using PM tools.
• Participate in Agile delivery, SDLC reviews, and governance meetings.
• Develop data architecture docs, data dictionaries, mappings, and governance artifacts.

Skills

Snowflake

Data Warehouse

Data Governance

Data Quality

Agile/Scrum

Project Management

MS Project

Excel

Visio

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

PPM tools

Job description

Role: Data Architect – Snowflake & Data Warehouse

Duration: Long Term

Role Focus

Seeking a Data Architect with strong Snowflake, Data Warehouse, Data Governance, and Data Quality experience to support enterprise data initiatives. The role will work closely with business, technology, and data stakeholders to define data architecture, governance frameworks, data models, and warehouse solutions while supporting project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture, data warehouse, and Snowflake solutions.
• Define data models, data flows, integration patterns, and data standards.
• Lead data profiling and analysis to assess data quality, completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify data anomalies and develop recommendations for data remediation and improvement.
• Establish and implement data governance frameworks, policies, standards, ownership, and stewardship models.
• Work with business and technology teams to gather requirements and translate them into data architecture and technical specifications.
• Support implementation of BI, reporting, analytics, and data warehouse capabilities.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders, business units, architects, developers, analysts, and vendors.
• Manage project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables using MS Project, Excel, Visio, and PPM tools.
• Participate in Agile delivery, SDLC activities, architecture reviews, and project governance meetings.
• Develop data architecture documentation, data dictionaries, source-to-target mappings, data governance artifacts, and technical specifications.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Data Architecture, or related technology delivery roles.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing Data Warehouse/Data Architecture solutions.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Snowflake or comparable cloud data warehouse platforms.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, profiling, quality assessment, and remediation.
• 3+ years of experience implementing data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, and procedures.
• 3+ years of experience working with software/application projects following a formal SDLC.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, and other analytical/project management tools.
• 3+ years of experience managing formal issue, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management processes.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and business units.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience working with public-sector, or other government organizations is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on impactful public sector projects that drive technological advancements.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for career development, certifications, and continuous learning.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports both remote and on‑site work.