Data Architect — Cloud Data Platform & Strategy Lead

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) employer matching program

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Data Architect based in Leawood, KS, to design and deliver high-performance data solutions. You will lead the data architecture strategy and ensure the security and reliability of data systems.

Key responsibilities include developing data models, assessing existing data infrastructure, and partnering with stakeholders to define data strategies. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years’ experience in modern data platforms and a Bachelor's degree in a tech-related field.

Benefits include competitive insurance packages, a 401(k) matching program, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years’ experience with modern data platforms.
• Strong expertise in data architecture and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Lead data architecture strategy and modernize platforms.
• Establish a centralized data dictionary.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

SQL Server

Snowflake

Azure Synapse/Fabric

BI tools

DataOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology-related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Tableau

Terraform

GitLab

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking a Data Architect based in Leawood, KS, to design and deliver high-performance data solutions. You will lead the data architecture strategy and ensure the security and reliability of data systems.

Key responsibilities include developing data models, assessing existing data infrastructure, and partnering with stakeholders to define data strategies. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years’ experience in modern data platforms and a Bachelor's degree in a tech-related field.

Benefits include competitive insurance packages, a 401(k) matching program, and flexible paid time off.