Remote Data Architecture Leader - Modernization & Pipelines

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Data Architect to lead modernization efforts for business applications. The role, which is fully remote, requires extensive experience in data engineering, analytics, and integration patterns.

The ideal candidate will evaluate legacy data structures, design modern architectures, and ensure secure data flows. Responsibilities include leading the design of data models, managing data migration, and collaborating across technical teams to implement best practices.

Compensation ranges from $112,000 to $179,000 based on experience and the specific role.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD; 9 years with HS Diploma.
• Must be a Citizen.
• Must have active Public Trust.
• Experience in data engineering or data analytics.
• Expert proficiency with SQL and relational/NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with a modern data engineering stack.
• Strong understanding of API-driven integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for data ingestion and distribution.
• Analyze data sets to identify inconsistencies and transformation requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and business analysts.
• Implement data validation and quality checks across data pipelines.

Skills

SQL

Data engineering

Data analytics

ETL/ELT pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI)

API-driven integration

Data modeling

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA (preferred)

PhD (0 years experience)

HS Diploma (9 years experience)

Tools

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Data governance tools (Collibra, Purview)

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Data Architect to lead modernization efforts for business applications. The role, which is fully remote, requires extensive experience in data engineering, analytics, and integration patterns.

The ideal candidate will evaluate legacy data structures, design modern architectures, and ensure secure data flows. Responsibilities include leading the design of data models, managing data migration, and collaborating across technical teams to implement best practices.

Compensation ranges from $112,000 to $179,000 based on experience and the specific role.