Location: Chicago, IL / Denver, CO (Onsite)
Job Type: W2 - Submitted to client payroll
Visas Accepted: H4-EAD, GC-EAD, GC, USC, L2S
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
IT Services and IT Consulting
Qualifications and Experience
- Expertise in major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Hands on experience working with or implementing data fabric technology (Starburst)
- Working knowledge of the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF)
- Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role with a focus on designing and implementing complex data architecture.
- Strong knowledge of data management principles, data modeling techniques and data integration patterns.
- In-depth understanding of data security, data privacy, and data governance concepts.
- Hands on experience with data modeling tools (SAP PowerDesigner, Erwin Data Modeler), database management systems, big data environments and ETL tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex data related challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
- Project management experience with the ability to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.
- 5-10+ years experience in relational and dimensional data modeling as well as metadata build and management.
- Hands on expertise in relational and NOSQL database systems. Strong SQL and Python skills are a must.
- Thorough understanding of real time, batch, and event‑based data provisioning.
- Hands on experience in ETL/ELT and API based data provisioning patterns.
- Needs to be a skilled communicator with tools like Visio, PowerPoint, and be able to quickly put together and present ideas to large groups clearly and effectively.
- Strong Excel skills experience working with large amounts of data, conducting analysis and present findings.
- Hands-on design and implementation experience with one/more of the following data tools:
- Databases: Relational, Warehouse, Graph, Key‑Value, Document, In‑Memory, Caching, Wide‑Column, Time‑Series, Ledger
- BI - Tableau, Microstrategy, metadata/lineage tools, Distributed Caching tools.
- In-depth understanding of Data Governance process - identify critical data elements, metadata, data lineage, data dictionary, data model, Data Sharing Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Data Management Standards.
- 5+ years experience with Data Quality measurements/Scorecards, Control, Remediation along with Data reconciliation techniques.
- Able to independently architect solutions, lead code reviews and ensure quality throughout the life of each project.
- Experience working as part of the Agile team and using Agile SDLS tools.