Data Architect

Red Cloud Consulting is a business and IT consulting company with local Puget Sound Enterprise and Mid‑sized clients. Red Cloud seeks a Data Architect to support immediate client operations. Seattle Business Magazine has recognized us, ranked #1 on their "Best Companies to Work for in Washington" for Mid‑Sized Businesses list, awarded #1 Fastest Growing Company in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal, and named on the Inc.

500/5000 list.

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise‑wide data architecture in support of a major platform replacement initiative. This role will be instrumental in defining the future‑state data architecture and ensuring alignment with broader enterprise architecture goals. The project is in its early stages, offering a unique opportunity to shape foundational data strategies across multiple business functions.

• Collaborate with enterprise architects, systems analysts, and cross‑functional teams to define and document future‑state data architecture.
• Design scalable and efficient data models and structures to support ERP systems, with a strong preference for retail environments.
• Analyze current data systems and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop data integration strategies and ensure consistency across various work streams.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
• Support long‑term planning and roadmap development for data architecture evolution.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate architectural decisions and impacts clearly.

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Extensive background in designing data models and structures for ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, data warehousing, and integration technologies.
• Experience working in or supporting retail business operations is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Compensation range for position is $162,000 – $180,000 DOE.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at

Red Cloud requires employees to have the legal ability to work in the United States during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the United States will be requested. Red Cloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

Red Cloud is a boutique, business and technology consulting firm providing local companies with expert‑level support for over two decades. Whether it’s to solve a specific business challenge or to provide additional support for an ambitious project, we can help bring even the most visionary endeavors to fruition.

Anchored by a foundation of "integrity‑based consulting", the Red Cloud team of subject matter experts collaborate closely with clients to develop and implement high‑level solutions, bringing stability, growth, and innovation together for long‑term success. We provide a broad array of business and technology consulting services through Red Cloud’s core practices:
Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, and Strategy & Transformation.

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