Architect II

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Solution Architect Contractor to support data ingestion, engineering, design, and modeling within our Data Product teams. The primary responsibility is to ensure the development and implementation of high-quality data solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of business data solutions leveraging predominately Databricks.
• Consult on data systems architecture and API design during the initial phases of project development.
• Plan, participate, and review data design sessions to ensure adherence to data architecture best practices.
• Oversee data design and security for new cloud-based data platforms and products.
• Guide data squad on standards for data quality and devise validation plans.
• Enable teams through automated quality engineering and testing processes.
• Participate in data squad Agile ceremonies.


Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in relevant technology fields.
• Experience designing and implementing modern data platforms and solutions.
• Proficiency with data architecture and modeling tools such as ER Studio.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with data streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Proficiency with ETL tools, Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, SQL, and big data storage technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and teamwork capabilities.