Data Architect

Title:
Data Architect

Location:

San Jose, CA
Pay rate: $63/hr

Description:
The Data Architect will be a key contributor to designing, evolving, and optimizing our company's cloud-based data architecture. This role requires a strong background in data engineering, hands-on experience building cloud data solutions, and a talent for communicating complex designs through clear diagrams and documentation. Must work EST hours.

Core Responsibilities

• Cloud Data Architecture Design & Strategy:
  • Design and implement secure, scalable cloud-based data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes.
  • Drive the selection and integration of cloud data services (e.g., storage, databases, analytics tools).
  • Develop comprehensive cloud data strategies in alignment with business goals.

• Diagramming & Documentation:

• • Produce clear and informative visual diagrams (e.g., data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams, system architecture diagrams) to guide implementation and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of data architecture, design decisions, and processes.

• Hands-on Implementation & Optimization:

• • Actively contribute to the hands-on implementation of cloud data solutions.
  • Proactively identify and implement performance optimization strategies for cloud data systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, data quality, and data accessibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on data engineering experience using distributed computing approaches (Spark, Map Reduce, Data Bricks)
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions in Azure
• Deep understanding of data modeling concepts and techniques.
• Strong proficiency with database systems (relational and non-relational).
• Exceptional diagramming skills with tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or other data visualization software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cloud-specific data services (e.g., Data Bricks, Azure Data Lake).
• Expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Strong understanding of data security and governance principles.
• Experience in scripting languages (Python, SQL).

Additional Skills

• Communication:
  Exemplary written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with all teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving:
  Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data challenges.
• Teamwork & Leadership:
  Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and demonstrate potential for technical leadership.