Senior Data Architect

Cotton & Company LLP; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and implement modern data architectures, focusing on relational databases and cloud solutions. The role involves modernizing data infrastructure and creating scalable ecosystems for advanced analytics. Join a diverse team and contribute to impactful data solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in data architecture or related roles.
• Proven experience with enterprise-scale data solutions and BI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing scalable data architecture solutions.
• Developing data integration patterns and frameworks.
• Creating reference architectures for data implementations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Scala

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Senior Data Architect - Remote

Join Sikich as a Senior Data Architect in our Data & Analytics practice. You will design and implement modern data architectures, focusing on relational databases, data lakes, and cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. Your role will involve modernizing data infrastructure, establishing data governance, and creating scalable ecosystems to support advanced analytics and AI capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Designing scalable data architecture solutions to meet current and future business needs
2. Developing data integration patterns and frameworks
3. Creating reference architectures for data implementations
4. Defining master data management strategies and overseeing their implementation
5. Creating and maintaining data models and dictionaries
6. Evaluating and recommending data technologies based on business requirements
7. Developing migration strategies for legacy data systems
8. Identifying and mitigating technical risks
9. Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure proper architecture implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field; Master's preferred
• Minimum of 8 years in data architecture or related roles
• Proven experience with enterprise-scale data solutions and BI platforms
• Expertise in data modeling, relational and NoSQL databases, and big data technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, SQL, Scala
• Certifications such as Azure Data Engineer or AWS Data Analytics are a plus

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication to bridge technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong documentation skills
• Proactive issue resolution and adaptability

At Sikich, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about data architecture and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!