Enterprise Data Architect

Gravity IT Resources; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to define and guide data architecture standards across applications, integrations, and cloud environments. You will work with data platform and analytics teams on data modeling, warehouse design, and integration strategies, establishing patterns and guardrails for delivery teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and balancing current needs with future growth, with a hybrid work

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture standards across applications, integrations, and cloud data environments.
• Establish recommended integration patterns that support consistent and scalable data exchange between systems and vendors.
• Develop and share data modeling guidance and best practices for the enterprise cloud data warehouse.
• Partner with Solution Architects and development teams early in the design process to help ensure sound data and integration architecture.
• Collaborate closely with data platform and analytics teams on data modeling approaches, warehouse design patterns, and standards.
• Provide architectural guidance for data design considerations across major initiatives.
• Evaluate data technologies, tools, and vendor solutions to support modernization and long-term scalability, including AI and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Communicate data architecture standards, patterns, and guidance clearly across teams and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and maintain accountability on timelines, deliverables, and progress.
• Mentor architects and developers on data principles, practices, and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Data Architect

Location Requirements: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract To Hire

Role Overview:
You will be part of the enterprise architecture team, responsible for defining and guiding data architecture standards across applications, integrations, and cloud environments. You will work closely with data platform and analytics teams on data modeling, warehouse design, and integration strategies. Your goal is to ensure enterprise data models and architectures are consistent, interoperable, and aligned with long-term strategies. You will establish patterns, standards, and guardrails to guide delivery teams and vendors. You will evaluate data technologies, partner early with solution architects, and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and business audiences. Success requires strong collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance current needs with future growth and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture standards across applications, integrations, and cloud data environments.
• Establish recommended integration patterns that support consistent and scalable data exchange between systems and vendors.
• Develop and share data modeling guidance and best practices for the enterprise cloud data warehouse.
• Partner with Solution Architects and development teams early in the design process to help ensure sound data and integration architecture.
• Collaborate closely with data platform and analytics teams on data modeling approaches, warehouse design patterns, and standards.
• Provide architectural guidance for data design considerations across major initiatives.
• Evaluate data technologies, tools, and vendor solutions to support modernization and long-term scalability, including AI and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Communicate data architecture standards, patterns, and guidance clearly across teams and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and maintain accountability on timelines, deliverables, and progress.
• Mentor architects and developers on data principles, practices, and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.