Senior Data Architect

Tygart Technology, Inc.; Clarksburg (WV); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data solutions. This remote role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cloud-native data infrastructures and drive data governance practices. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in modern data architectures and a current Secret Security Clearance. Join a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions, where innovation and integrity are at the forefront of our mission. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing modern data architectures including data lakes and data mesh.
• Experience leading data engineering teams and implementing cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evaluation of innovative data solutions and technologies.
• Establish data governance practices and maintain the organization's data catalog.

Skills

Cloud-based data infrastructure

Data Mesh architecture

ETL pipelines

Data governance

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Data Engineering

Tools

AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, Lambda)

Jira

Confluence

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Tygart Technology is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Architect with expertise in cloud-based data infrastructure and Data Mesh architecture. This role plays a strategic part in planning, designing, and implementing scalable data solutions that align with our decentralized data management strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across modern data platforms, ETL pipelines, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration to enable enterprise-wide self-service analytics. A current Secret Security Clearance is required. This is a remote opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, high-level design, and evaluation of innovative data solutions and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native data infrastructure to support decentralized and scalable data environments.
• Design and implement ETL pipelines using AWS services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, Lambda) tailored to support data domain-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with domain teams to build and deploy data products with compliant schema design, data transformation rules, and storage solutions.
• Establish data governance practices across the enterprise, including access controls, data lineage, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Maintain and enhance the organization’s data catalog, automating governance workflows to ensure data quality and discoverability.
• Lead the deployment and maintenance of a Data Mesh architecture, ensuring data product interoperability across multiple domains.
• Manage the ongoing operations and reliability of the Data Mesh software and infrastructure.
• Drive cultural transformation through training and guidance on Data Mesh principles for data stewards and business users.
• Align technical solutions with business goals through strong stakeholder communication and influence. Operate within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) using Jira, Confluence, and SAFe practices.
• Deliver targeted training sessions to internal teams to enhance data and technology competencies.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Current Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum of 8 years designing and implementing modern data architectures including data lakes, data warehouses, and data mesh frameworks.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP also considered).
• At least 2 years of experience leading data engineering or architecture teams in cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, Lambda).
• Strong understanding of Agile development tools and frameworks: Jira, Confluence, Scrum, SAFe.
• Familiarity with data cataloging, governance tools, and data security frameworks.
  
  

Why Join Tygart Technology? At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission-critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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