Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect Location: Remote Job Type: Contract Job Summar yWe are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, modernization, and implementation of enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will define the organization's data strategy, architect scalable data solutions, and drive complex data migration initiatives while ensuring high standards of data quality, governance, security, and performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep expertise in SQL, and the ability to design modern data architectures that support business intelligence, analytics, and digital transformation . Key Responsibiliti • esDefine and execute the enterprise data strategy aligned with business and technology objective • s.Lead end-to-end data migration initiatives, including legacy system modernization, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and cutover plannin • g.Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures for transactional and analytical workload • s.Develop logical and physical data models that support enterprise applications and reporting need • s.Perform detailed analysis of existing data ecosystems and recommend modernization strategies to improve scalability, reliability, and performanc • e.Architect data integration solutions using ETL/ELT frameworks and modern data pipeline • s.Optimize and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database performance across large-scale environment • s.Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, and data engineers to translate business requirements into technical solution • s.Establish data governance, metadata management, master data management, and data quality standard • s.Support cloud and hybrid data platform modernization initiative • s.Review technical designs and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practice • s.Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance to project team s. Required Qualificati • ons8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Data Manageme • nt.Proven experience leading large-scale data migration and modernization projec • ts.Strong expertise in SQL with hands-on experience in query optimization, database design, and performance tuni • ng.Extensive experience in designing enterprise data architectures and data mode • ls.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience performing system and data analys • is.Experience developing enterprise data strategy and roadmap initiativ • es.Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MyS • QL.Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platfor • m).Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration framewor • ks.Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practic • es.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skil • ls.Preferred QualificationsExperience with data warehouse modernization and lakehouse architectur • es.Experience with Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or BigQue • ry.Familiarity with data visualization and analytics platforms such as Power BI or Table • au.Experience working in Agile delivery environmen • ts.Relevant cloud or data architecture certifications are a pl us. Key Sk • illsData Architec • tureData Stra • tegyData Migra • tionData Moderniza • tionData Mode • lingSQL (Primary Sk • ill)Database De • signData Anal • ysisETL / • ELTData Integra • tionCloud Data Platf • ormsData Govern • ancePerformance Optimiza • tionSolution De • signEnterprise Architec ture