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Data Architect
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This role is a Data Architect contract position for 40 hours per week, paying $65.00 - $75.00 per hour. Requires 5-7 years of data architecture experience, 3 years with Salesforce, and Informatica ETL proficiency. Remote work location. Salesforce certifications preferred.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
600
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🗓️ - Date
October 9, 2025
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Remote
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Scala #Informatica #Documentation #Computer Science #REST (Representational State Transfer) #Azure #Data Governance #API (Application Programming Interface) #Data Accuracy #Data Integrity #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Compliance #Data Mapping #Data Architecture #Monitoring #Metadata #Cloud #Security #Data Modeling #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Data Management #Data Integration #MDM (Master Data Management) #Data Migration #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Migration #Strategy #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Informatica PowerCenter #Data Quality
Role description
OverviewThe Salesforce Data Architect plays a strategic role in leading enterprise-level data migration, integration, and architecture initiatives across the organization. This position is responsible for designing scalable Salesforce data models, developing and optimizing ETL processes, and ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess deep Salesforce architecture expertise, Informatica ETL experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement a comprehensive Salesforce data migration and integration framework supporting multiple enterprise systems.
Design and maintain robust Salesforce and enterprise data models ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to review and finalize data mapping, migration criteria, and data transformation logic.
Establish data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and a “single source of truth” strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Design, develop, and optimize ETL workflows using Informatica to transform, cleanse, and unify data across disparate systems.
Ensure rigorous data validation, monitoring, and error handling processes to maintain data quality and reliability.
Lead and guide cross-functional project teams, managing deliverables, timelines, and risks.
Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable Salesforce and data architecture solutions.
Oversee execution of migration projects, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
Maintain detailed architecture documentation, including data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, ETL mappings, and technical runbooks.
Partner with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure data governance, security, and recovery standards are met.
Continuously assess and improve existing data systems for scalability, performance, and alignment with evolving Salesforce best practices.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in data architecture, integration, or migration with at least 3 years focused on Salesforce platforms.
Proven experience working with Salesforce data models, APIs, and integration tools.
Experience with Informatica or similar ETL platforms required.
Previous work in higher education, research, or large enterprise environments preferred.
Special Requirements:
Salesforce certifications such as Data Architect, Application Architect, or Integration Architect strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading Salesforce data migration and integration projects.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining technical accuracy and stakeholder alignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise in Salesforce architecture, including data model design, API integration, and declarative vs. programmatic capabilities.
Strong proficiency with Informatica PowerCenter, Cloud Data Integration, or similar ETL tools.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehousing and relational data modeling.
Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and metadata management.
Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Additional Desired Characteristics:
Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud or Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP).
Knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, and modern data integration tools.
Strong commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with emerging Salesforce and data architecture technologies.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Experience:
Data Architecture: 5 years (Required)
Informatica: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
OverviewThe Salesforce Data Architect plays a strategic role in leading enterprise-level data migration, integration, and architecture initiatives across the organization. This position is responsible for designing scalable Salesforce data models, developing and optimizing ETL processes, and ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess deep Salesforce architecture expertise, Informatica ETL experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement a comprehensive Salesforce data migration and integration framework supporting multiple enterprise systems.
Design and maintain robust Salesforce and enterprise data models ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to review and finalize data mapping, migration criteria, and data transformation logic.
Establish data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and a “single source of truth” strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Design, develop, and optimize ETL workflows using Informatica to transform, cleanse, and unify data across disparate systems.
Ensure rigorous data validation, monitoring, and error handling processes to maintain data quality and reliability.
Lead and guide cross-functional project teams, managing deliverables, timelines, and risks.
Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable Salesforce and data architecture solutions.
Oversee execution of migration projects, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
Maintain detailed architecture documentation, including data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, ETL mappings, and technical runbooks.
Partner with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure data governance, security, and recovery standards are met.
Continuously assess and improve existing data systems for scalability, performance, and alignment with evolving Salesforce best practices.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in data architecture, integration, or migration with at least 3 years focused on Salesforce platforms.
Proven experience working with Salesforce data models, APIs, and integration tools.
Experience with Informatica or similar ETL platforms required.
Previous work in higher education, research, or large enterprise environments preferred.
Special Requirements:
Salesforce certifications such as Data Architect, Application Architect, or Integration Architect strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading Salesforce data migration and integration projects.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining technical accuracy and stakeholder alignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise in Salesforce architecture, including data model design, API integration, and declarative vs. programmatic capabilities.
Strong proficiency with Informatica PowerCenter, Cloud Data Integration, or similar ETL tools.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehousing and relational data modeling.
Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and metadata management.
Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Additional Desired Characteristics:
Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud or Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP).
Knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, and modern data integration tools.
Strong commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with emerging Salesforce and data architecture technologies.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Experience:
Data Architecture: 5 years (Required)
Informatica: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
