Lead Data Architect Location: Greater Phoenix Area (hybrid - 2-3 times per week) Eligibility: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder Are you a visionary data leader with a passion for turning raw data into strategic insights? Our major financial services client is looking for a dynamic Lead Data Architect to drive the design, development, and optimization of scalable data platforms that empower real-time analytics and decision-making. This is a long-term contract role where your expertise will shape the future of enterprise data management. What You’ll Do: Architect and implement robust data solutions, including data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and real-time data processing. Define data governance, quality, and security standards that align with business objectives. Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices. Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting-edge technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, BigQuery, Snowflake, Kafka, and Airflow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical requirements into strategic business solutions. If you’re ready to leverage your 8+ years of experience in data architecture to drive transformative change in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a team dedicated to turning data into a strategic asset for long-term success.