Data Solutions Architect

Akkodis is seeking a Data Solutions Architect for a full-time, contract (W2 or 1099) role to join our team in the Detroit Metropolitan area. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and ensuring the successful implementation of data integration pipelines and executive dashboards. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and QA teams to translate requirements into scalable architecture and actionable technical solutions. The Data Architect must possess GCP data platform experience with Dataflow, Dataproc, and Big Query. Pay Range: Up to $70/hr (rate commensurate based on experience and education levels). Data Solutions Architect job responsibilities include: • Define and own the overall solution architecture for dashboards, ETL pipelines, and integrations across tools such as Jira, Jama, TestRail, GitHub, and Excel. • Lead requirements workshops with stakeholders to finalize KPIs, data sources, and dashboard layouts. • Design role-based, secure, and scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards and compliance needs. • Guide development teams on building Power BI dashboards, data transformation scripts, and CI/CD pipelines. • Ensure solution alignment with V&V governance process and compliance models (ISO/ASPICE). Oversee deployment strategy, training, and transition to client teams. • Provide architectural oversight during iterative sprints, ensuring quality, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. • Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to validate solution performance and reliability. QUALIFICATIONS: • 10+ years in IT with at least 5 years as a Solution Architect in analytics, data integration, or dashboard projects. • Strong expertise in Power BI, ETL/ELT design, and data modeling. • Experience with GCP cloud services, IAM/AD integration, and CI/CD pipelines. • Hands-on knowledge of APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise data platforms. • Familiarity with V&V, QA, and compliance-focused dashboards in automotive or manufacturing domains. • Proven ability to run workshops, translate business KPIs into technical designs, and deliver executive-ready solutions. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to Have: • Experience with Jira, Jama, TestRail, GitHub. • Knowledge of automotive quality frameworks (ISO, ASPICE). • Prior work on shift-left quality dashboards or similar initiatives. If you are interested in the Data Solutions Architect role, please click EASY APPLY. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance