Data Architect - SME (Remote)

Davita Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Data Architect to leverage extensive experience in data engineering and ETL processes. In this remote role, you will be responsible for developing and deploying effective solutions for managing structured and unstructured data. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience in architecting software solutions and understanding the principles of data governance and advanced analytics. A technical training in Data Design is required, alongside advanced skills in tools like Databricks and Python. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 18 years of experience architecting software solutions for IT.
• Experience in designing relational databases in data warehouse environments.
• Strong background in ELT pipelining and data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy scripts for processing structured and unstructured data.
• Architect data solutions and set standards for organizational strategy.
• Work on both independent and collaborative tasks to enhance ELT frameworks.

Skills

Data governance

Data integration

Data science

Advanced analytics

Cloud-based data management

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Agile methodologies

Education

Technical Training in Data Design

Tools

Databricks

SPARK

Python

AWS

JIRA

ServiceNow

Job description

Data Architect - SME (Remote)

Job Locations

US | US-SC-North Charleston

ID

2025-1800

Category

Core IT Svc.

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

NIWC Atlantic Software Services requires ISHPI to provide emerging Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) information technology, to design, develop, engineer, and maintain systems that will improve customer organizational efficiency. ISHPI provides support in the areas of Administrative Services, Applications Integration Management, Corporate Strategy Planning and Execution, Information Assurance (IA), Information Resource Management, and Information Technology (IT) Operations. Further task includes new standards engineering, prototype installation, application development, data interoperability, system design, system management and maintenance, data collection, analysis, and other management and implementation efforts in support of data translation, data mediation, and data mapping.

Responsibilities

ISHPI is seeking a Data Architect who can leverage experience and expertise in data exploration, engineering, and ETL to explore, architect, develop, and deploy scripts for processing structured and unstructured data into usable data formats for long term storage, search, and analysis.

Qualifications

Education: Technical Training in Data Design or Database Architecture or Metadata Management Platforms.

Experience: Eighteen (18) years of hands-on experience architecting software solutions for IT projects, to include these areas: Designed and built relational databases in a data warehouse environment, which includes data design, database architecture, and metadata repository creation. Performed data access analysis design, and archive/recovery design and implementation.

Key Skills:

Advanced understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of all-things data - databases, data integration, data governance, data science, advanced analytics & reporting, cloud-based data management, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
• The ability to understand business objectives for data and engineer business solutions that leverage current and innovative data technology capabilities and provide valuable insights to relevant stakeholders.
• The ability to set architectural direction and standards while applying analytical, engineering, hardware, and software design theories to develop/maintain organizational strategy.
• Experience building application and\or data architecture roadmaps.
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex applications & data solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization.

NIWC Specific Skills/Responsibilities:

• Experience Engineer ELT pipelining for data ingest and egress processes in a Databricks Lakehouse Architecture with consistent performance and scalability using established Data Framework
• Experience with Medallion Architecture utilizing Landing Zone and Bronze, Silver and Gold delta tables.
• Expert experience with SPARKS, Python and Databricks SQL in ELT pipeline development to include knowledge of Databricks, Python, and PySpark
• Have experience writing and tuning complex SQL queries used in the ELT development
• Architecting, implementing and Enhance ELT Framework to include Structured Streaming.
• Experience with the AWS preferably GovCloud, and Data Ingest/Transformation/Settings processes.
• Experience with AWS Services like Relational Database Services (RDS), Data Migration Service (DMS), CloudFormation, Terraform, S3 bucket, lambda function, SNS and Event Viewer.
• Architecting, implementing, and supporting software and data technology, in the cloud.
• Have worked on teams that practice Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with Databricks Workspace Notebooks
• Perform Data Engineering on Databricks Development and Production Environments.
• Understanding of programming and data engineering concepts and best practice.
• Experience working with both structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data to include data parsing, transformation, schema definition, and query/analysis.
• Create Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for onboarding new application solutions.
• Provide assistance and guidance on implementing current Data Management Solutions.
• Provide technical advice to Data Engineering and BI Modernization Efforts.
• Provide management feedback from research and investigation to latest trends in Data Management Systems.
• Troubleshoot, fix, tune and enhance the end to end ELT Pipeline Processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using GIT, JIRA/ServiceNow, and Microsoft tools (365 Office, Excel, Teams).
• Consulting with leadership, peers, teammates, and business partners to appreciate current and anticipate future software and data technology needs.

Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active secuirty clearance and the ability to obtain T5 eligibility

Certification: Must have at least one of the following: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Security), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), CompTIA Security+ CE, CND (Certified Network Defender), or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire date.

"Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 . Please note that any salary information disclosed is a general guideline only. Ishpi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.