Data Warehouse Architect (contract)

About the role

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced technical leader to take ownership of the end-to-end design, development, documentation, and quality assurance of enterprise-level technical architectures. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the central coordinator among diverse teams of technical architects, ensuring cohesive and integrated design outcomes. You will drive the strategic planning and implementation of data warehousing solutions, data marts, and data stores, while championing data availability, integrity, and governance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall responsibility for the design, development, documentation, and quality of technical architecture supporting functional design requirements
• Coordinate the design efforts of multiple technical architects to ensure all components integrate and function cohesively
• Strategically design and implement data warehouses, data marts, and data stores aligned with organizational goals
• Ensure high levels of data availability, reliability, and performance across all data infrastructure
• Define and enforce data standards, models, and best practices for warehouse architectures
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to ensure consistency and quality across all technical deliverables
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, bottlenecks, and technical debt proactively
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, blueprints, and roadmaps
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve architectural strategies

Skills

• Deep expertise in data warehouse architecture, data modeling, and enterprise data management
• Strong knowledge of data mart design, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns
• Proficiency in defining and implementing data governance frameworks and data standards
• Excellent ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams of technical architects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic, big-picture mindset
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and distributed computing environments
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning, optimization, and scalability techniques
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in technical architecture, data engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise data warehouse solutions
• Proven track record of leading architecture teams and coordinating large-scale technical design efforts
• Demonstrated experience defining data standards, models, and governance policies at an enterprise level
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• Relevant certifications in data architecture, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) are highly desirable

This is a rare opportunity to shape the technological foundation of a forward-thinking organization, influencing critical decisions that will drive data strategy and innovation for years to come. If you are a seasoned architect with a passion for building robust, scalable, and high-performing data ecosystems, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to a team that values excellence, collaboration, and transformative thinking.

Pay

• 66.92 - 89.23 USD hourly