Senior Data Architect

Job Category: Data Architect

Job Type: Remote

Job Location: Cary North Carolina

Compensation: Depends on Experience

W2: W2-Contract Only;
Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

Eligible Visa: GC GC-EAD H4 EAD L2S U.S. Citizen (USC)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, and governance. This role is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms across cloud and on-prem environments, enabling analytics, reporting, and AI-driven initiatives.

• Define and drive enterprise data architecture, standards, and long-term roadmap
• Design and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines
• Architect and optimize cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Lead data modeling efforts (conceptual, logical, and physical models)
• Ensure performance tuning, scalability, and reliability of data systems
• Establish data governance, security, MDM, and data quality frameworks
• Drive ETL/ELT design, integration, and large-scale data migration strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture and enterprise data solutions
• Strong hands‑on experience with platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, or Big Query
• Deep expertise in SQL, data modeling, and distributed data systems
• Experience with ETL/ELT and big data tools (Spark, dbt, Informatica, or similar)
• Proven background in enterprise-scale data transformation programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills