Data Architect
Job Title: Data Architect
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Job Summary:
Genesis
Consulting has an opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking Data
Architect with a passion for growth and business transformation for a statewide
government client. Join our team and work on challenging, complex solutions
that are driving innovation and technological advancement in the public sector. This
role will be responsible for outlining the data requirements creating data architecture
and creating data documentation.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
· Develop and
implement an overarching data strategy aligned with organizational goals.
· Collaborate
with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into
data architecture solutions.
· Design and
implement logical and physical data models to support application development
and business intelligence needs.
· Ensure data
models are optimized for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
· Establish and
enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
· Ensure data
quality, integrity, and security are maintained throughout the data lifecycle.
· Design data
integration processes to facilitate the seamless flow of data between systems.
· Identify security
measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data privacy
regulations.
· Create and
maintain comprehensive documentation for data architecture and database
designs.
· Communicate
complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Provide
knowledge transfer to client and team members.
· Defining how
systems should be maintained, including tools to be used for monitoring,
thresholds, and runbooks, and actively working on refining on-call practices.
· Leading multi-functional
teams made up of analysts, developers, data scientists, and other roles that
are needed to support business needs.
Requirements
Minimum
Qualifications/Experience:
· Proven
experience as a Data Architect, Database Administrator, or in a similar role.
· In-depth
knowledge of data modeling tools and techniques.
· Expertise in
relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
· Familiarity
with big data technologies and data warehousing.
· Shall have a
minimum of five (5) years of experience in enterprise data architecture and
management the Information Technology field
· Strong
understanding of data architecture principles, methodologies, and best
practices, with practical experience in data modeling, schema design, and data
warehouse architecture.
· Knowledge of
cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based data services
(e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics) is highly desirable.
· Familiarity
with data security, privacy, and compliance standards and regulations, such as
GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
· Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to
translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for
non-technical stakeholders.
· Shall have
experience leading and architecting enterprise-wide initiatives, specifically
system integration, data warehouse build, data mart build, data lakes, etc. for
a large enterprise.
Minimum Education:
· Bachelors’
degree in data science, engineering, statistics or similar
Required Certifications:
· Technical software development, platform
or solution certifications are a plus.
Other:
· Local to Tallahassee FL candidates preferred; Remote candidates will be
considered with regular travel to FL.
· US Citizens Preferred but Green Card candidates considered.