Technology Data ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Technology Data Architect to assess the City's current data ecosystem and design a modern, scalable, and analytics-ready enterprise data architecture. This role will lead data strategy initiatives including current-state evaluation, target-state design, ETL/integration strategy development, governance framework establishment, technology recommendations, and delivery of a Proof of Concept (POC). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data architecture, integration frameworks, and enterprise data modernization.Key ResponsibilitiesCurrent-State Data Environment AssessmentEvaluate existing data systems, flows, and architectureIdentify silos, redundancies, and integration gapsDevelop architecture diagrams and technical documentationTarget-State Architecture DesignDesign future-state enterprise data architecture:Data warehouse / data lake strategiesData modelsIntegration patternsEnsure scalability and AI/BI/ML readinessETL / ELT Strategy DevelopmentDefine ETL / ELT workflows and frameworksRecommend integration and orchestration toolsDesign ingestion, transformation, and pipeline strategiesData Governance FrameworkEstablish governance standards and principles:Data quality controlsMetadata managementLineage & stewardship practicesSecurity & compliance considerationsTechnology & Platform RecommendationsEvaluate and recommend:Data platformsIntegration toolsAnalytics/reporting technologiesCloud/hybrid/on-prem solutionsStakeholder CollaborationConduct workshops and interviews with City departmentsGather reporting and analytics requirementsTranslate business needs into architecture designsProof of Concept (POC) DeliveryLead POC with selected departmentsValidate feasibility of architecture and integrationsRoadmap & Strategy DevelopmentDevelop phased implementation roadmapDefine milestones, dependencies, and risksRequired QualificationsProven experience as:Data ArchitectEnterprise ArchitectTechnology ArchitectDemonstrated experience in:Data warehouse architectureData integration / ETL designEnterprise data strategyRequired Technical SkillsData modeling & schema designETL / ELT frameworksData architecture designBI / analytics ecosystem understandingPreferred QualificationsGovernment / municipal data modernization experienceCloud data platform expertise (Azure / AWS / Fabric / Snowflake etc.)Experience delivering POCs / pilotsExperience designing AI / analytics-ready platformsCore CompetenciesStrong analytical and architectural thinkingExcellent stakeholder communicationAbility to bridge business and technical domainsDocumentation & presentation expertiseStrategic planning & roadmap development