Data ArchitectLocation: Reston VA 20190Start: Rate: $70/hr on w2 all inclusiveClient: ClientJob DescriptionAbility to interact, build working relationship with stakeholders to develop an architecture strategy, processes and deliver IT assets to meet the business objectives8+ years of experience with solution architecture and solution experience across multiple architecture domains such as business, data, integration, and application6-8 years of experience with Application and Data Integration patterns5+ years of experience in leading end-to-end business process design, business events derivation and associated data objects and entity modeling5+ years of experience in driving the Enterprise Architecture strategy, methodology and standards that delivers enterprise data model, associated meta model, common business vocabulary and taxonomiesHands on experience in applying advanced Enterprise Architecture/Design concepts such as Cloud Computing, Data Lake and Big DataExposure to large-scale/enterprise-level data centric projects is a mustGood understanding of NoSQL data stores, Hadoop, MDM, Data Modeling across relational, star/dimensional or other emerging approachesIn depth knowledge of Advanced Analytics concepts/ Data Science – exposure to applying machine learning/statistical models on large/enterprise-grade dataWorking knowledge/conceptual understanding of AWS/Cloud based managed services such as S3, EMR, RedShift etc. is considered essentialExperience reviewing designs for robustness and qualityStrong understanding of SOA concepts, Design Patterns, tools, techniques and best practicesTOGAF or an equivalent architecture framework certification is preferredAWS or Cloud based Architecture/equivalent certification is preferredDesired SkillsExtensive knowledge and working experience on AWS Cloud technologies (professional-level certification is preferred)4+ years of Design & Development (Enterprise-grade applications) experience using Microservices, APIs and Messaging Platforms (Kinesis and Kafka)Good understanding of Data/Microservices Design PatternsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate across diverse audience of business analysts, architects, business users and technical project staffDemonstrate ability to influence others and advocate point of view when appropriateAbility to work in a teaming environment; strong organization and interpersonal skillsAdditional Notes to Vendor: Need a Data Architect with strong AWS/Cloud experience