Data Architect Senior

The position of Data Architect involves designing and managing the organization's data architecture. You will develop data models, define data standards, and ensure data quality and integrity across systems. Collaborating with business stakeholders and IT teams, you will align data architecture with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Your role includes optimizing data management processes, implementing data governance frameworks, and providing strategic guidance on data-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the data architecture, including data models, databases, and data integration processes.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability across all systems.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize database performance and scalability to meet organizational needs.
• Implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and compliance with relevant standards.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues.
• Document the data architecture and maintain comprehensive metadata.
• Plan/executes application releases through Production/Pre-production.
• Leads solution and technical design efforts to enable project enhancements.
• Conducts research and troubleshoots complex technical challenges.
• Performs hands-on advanced technical development work as required.
• Collaborates with client and external stakeholders to guide the technical direction of data management.
• Leads data centric solution and technical design efforts to enable enhancements.
• Assists with estimating level of effort for completing requested features and capabilities.
• Conducts research and troubleshoots complex technical challenges.
• Performs hands-on advanced technical development work as required.
• Guides Data Management Best Practices (Design, Models, Quality, Governance, Integration, ETL)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with data integration tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Certifications: DAMA CDMP, AWS Cloud Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, Solution Architect Certifications, Machine Learning Certifications, ICP, SAFe SA

• Experience With Agile Software Development, Data Management, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, AWS Data Tools & Services, Azure Dev Ops, Chrome/Edge/MS Office, MS SSMS, SoapUI, Selenium, SonarQube, Liquibase

Preferred

• Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred

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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").