Indiana State Data Architect — Enterprise Data & Cloud

aFit; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

aFit is seeking a Data Architect to support a State of Indiana government organization from Indianapolis. The role focuses on enterprise data architecture, governance, and analytics, with a contract-to-hire path and a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

You will design data models, develop integration strategies, and lead data-related projects while working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Databricks.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise data architectures.
• Proficiency with Azure, AWS and Databricks.
• Strong ETL development and data integration skills.
• Knowledge of DCAM/DMBOK data governance.
• Experience leading data-related projects.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture solutions.
• Develop data models, standards, and integration strategies.
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives aligned with DCAM and DMBOK frameworks.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, stewardship, and consistency across systems.
• Analyze data requirements for existing and future business applications.
• Develop and oversee ETL processes and data integration workflows.
• Support cloud-based data environments, including Azure, AWS, and Azure Databricks.
• Participate in data platform modernization and migration initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions.
• Support enterprise data warehousing and analytics platforms.
• Consult with stakeholders to gather requirements and identify business needs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Provide guidance on data architecture best practices.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on specialized initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term enterprise data strategy planning.

Skills

Data Architecture

Azure Cloud

AWS Cloud

Azure Databricks

ETL Development

Data Warehousing

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Database Design

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

DCAM/DMBOK

Job description

aFit is seeking a Data Architect to support a State of Indiana government organization from Indianapolis. The role focuses on enterprise data architecture, governance, and analytics, with a contract-to-hire path and a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

You will design data models, develop integration strategies, and lead data-related projects while working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Databricks.