Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect Location: Tallahassee, FL Engagement: Long-term Contract Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities • Analyze and validate existing data models and interfaces to assess impacts from modernized data architecture • Design and implement enterprise data models aligned with business processes and reporting needs • Review, enhance, and optimize ETL processes to improve data quality, accuracy, and timeliness • Implement and enforce robust data quality standards for production systems • Collaborate with development teams to deploy revised data models and resolve integration issues • Provide guidance on data visualization and reporting best practices to improve business insights • Act as a liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, OOT, and OIT, ensuring clear communication on architecture changes and timelines • Mentor team members and provide technical leadership in data architecture and integration best practices • Drive continuous improvement by defining data roadmaps, standardizing methodologies, and supporting strategic initiatives • Align data architecture with the state’s cloud-first initiative, ensuring scalability and cloud compatibility Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field • Relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in place of formal education Required Experience • 7+ years of experience working with large, complex database management systems • 7+ years of experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Analyst, including: • Data modeling • ETL design, development, and maintenance • 10+ years of broad experience with enterprise databases such as: • Oracle • SQL Server • DB2 • Strong background in financial data systems, including: • Data modeling • Data governance • Data quality management • Proven experience with: • ETL tools • Data warehousing • Automation of data processes for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness • Hands-on experience with data visualization and reporting best practices, using tools such as: • Power BI • Tableau (or similar platforms) • Familiarity with cloud-based data integration solutions, including: • Azure • Snowflake Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with DB2 systems • Experience with Informatica or other modern data integration platforms • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders