Enterprise Data Architect — Hybrid, High-Impact Analytics

VHB

Manasquan (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 175,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

VHB is seeking a Database Architect to join our Technology Enablement team in a hybrid model with flexibility to work from any VHB office within our footprint. The role focuses on designing and leading enterprise data architecture solutions across Transportation, Energy, State/Local Government and Real Estate sectors to enable scalable, secure, and high-performing database environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data initiatives, governance, and system

Qualifications

5+ years of directly-related professional database management experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database technologies including Cloud Platform (Microsoft Azure or AWS), SSIS packages, SSRS, SSAS, and PowerBI.
Experience with Restful API database integration.
Experience or knowledge of .NET Core API's preferred.
Strong technical expertise with relational databases, SQL development, database administration, and enterprise data modeling.
Experience working with transportation crash data, roadway safety systems, or safety management and analytics platforms preferred.
Familiarity with crash data integration, data governance, reporting, and performance measures related to transportation safety initiatives is a plus.
Experience supporting enterprise applications and collaborating with software engineering teams.
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data architecture practices is a plus.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise database architectures, data models, and data integration strategies.
Lead the planning and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions across multiple business applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and leadership to support enterprise data initiatives and system integration efforts.
Design and support databases and data architectures for transportation safety and crash data management systems, including data integration, reporting, analytics, and data quality initiatives.
Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business and technical requirements.
Define database standards, governance practices, naming conventions, and data quality processes.
Analyze current database environments and recommend improvements for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Support data warehousing, ETL processes, and integration of new data sources into existing enterprise systems.
Provide guidance on database administration, indexing strategies, query optimization, backup/recovery planning, and security best practices.
Review and evaluate business requirements related to data usage, reporting, analytics, and system performance.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and database design specifications.
Partner with development teams to ensure alignment between application architecture and database architecture.
Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Technology Enablement team.