Platform Architect / Data Architect

Job Type: Contract Job Category: IT Platform Architect / Data Architect Location: San Francisco, CA-Onsite Duration: 6-12 months Data Architecture Strategy o Define and implement enterprise-wide data architecture standards and best practices. o Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for complex systems. o Drive modernization initiatives including migration to cloud-based data platforms. Technology Leadership o Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks for data management. o Architect solutions leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data lakes, and data warehouses. o Ensure integration of structured and unstructured data sources. Governance Compliance o Establish data governance policies, security standards, and compliance frameworks. o Implement data quality, lineage, and metadata management processes. Collaboration Mentorship o Partner with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analytics teams to align architecture with business goals. Mentor junior architects and engineers on best practices and emerging technologies Roles Responsibilities: Evaluate new and emerging technologies and how they might be of use to clients Required Skills PERFORMANCE ARCHITECT