Data Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to drive enterprise data architecture and cloud modernization initiatives within our AI & Data team. In this role, you will design scalable cloud data structures, build robust integration frameworks, and establish governance standards to support critical business platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, high-performance cloud data warehouses and database schemas.
• Define data architecture standards, data quality rules, and governance models across systems.
• Partner with technical engineering teams to build, optimize, and streamline complex ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into extensible data models.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and database design.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud data solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong background in data warehousing, SQL optimization, and end-to-end pipeline design.
• Excellent technical leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Pay & Schedule

• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Job type: Contract
• Salary: $60 - 65 per hour
• Work hours: 8am to 5pm
• Education: Bachelors