Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Create and manage data architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring effective data flow within applications and through interconnected systems.

• Work alongside system architects and software engineering teams to establish data models, interfaces, and integration strategies that accommodate changing mission requirements.

• Assess proposed architectural modifications to pinpoint chances for enhanced data sharing, reuse, and interoperability throughout the enterprise.

• Construct logical and physical data architectures that facilitate scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.

• Analyze the methods by which data is collected, processed, stored, and exchanged to guarantee optimal performance and long-term viability.

• Establish best practices for application-to-application communication, including REST-based APIs and various integration methods.

• Offer technical direction on managing structured and unstructured data, including relational and NoSQL data storage solutions.

• Create prototypes or proof-of-concept solutions as needed to validate architectural methodologies.

• Engage in technical design reviews and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that architectural choices align with program goals.

• Assist in enterprise modernization initiatives by identifying ways to enhance data accessibility, consistency, and governance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 4–6 years of experience in designing or implementing data architectures, enterprise integrations, or distributed software systems.

• Proficient in relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL database technologies.

• Knowledge of structured and unstructured data storage solutions.

• Experience in designing or working with RESTful APIs and application integration patterns.

• Capability to develop prototype applications or proof-of-concept solutions using one or more modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or Go.

• Background in collaborating with software developers, architects, and technical stakeholders throughout the system development lifecycle.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to assess complex data flow scenarios.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Flexibility to work from home

• Professional development opportunities

• Awards and recognition program