Data Architect

Data Architect
Loc: Sacramento, CA - Hybrid Role
Duration 2-3 years

Note: Candidate should have Healthcare Public Sector Experience.
Only Local to Sacramento Candidate Preferred.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in NoSQL database platforms, specifically MongoDB and/or Apache Cassandra, deployed and managed on AWS Cloud. This role will lead the design, architecture, and modernization of highly scalable, distributed data platforms supporting mission-critical, high-throughput applications.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of NoSQL data platforms using MongoDB and/or Cassandra on AWS Cloud.
Design highly available, fault-tolerant, and horizontally scalable data architectures for large-scale, low-latency workloads.
Architect cloud-native data solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and networking components.
Define data modeling strategies optimized for NoSQL systems, including schema design, partitioning, indexing, and replication.
Establish performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies for NoSQL databases.
Lead database modernization initiatives, including migration from relational or legacy platforms to NoSQL architectures.
Define and enforce data security, encryption, access control, and compliance standards across cloud-hosted data platforms.
Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure end-to-end architectural alignment.
Develop architecture standards, reference designs, and best practices for NoSQL and cloud-based data platforms.
Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and guidance to engineering teams.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in data architecture, database engineering, or distributed data platform roles.
Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB and/or Apache Cassandra, including cluster design and operations.
Proven experience hosting and managing NoSQL databases on AWS Cloud.
Deep understanding of NoSQL data modeling, consistency models, sharding, replication, and CAP trade-offs.
Experience with AWS infrastructure services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch).
Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, scalability, and resiliency patterns.
Experience designing secure, compliant data platforms in regulated or enterprise environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MongoDB Atlas on AWS or Amazon Keyspaces (Cassandra-compatible).
Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) and containerized database deployments.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis).
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, or Database Specialty).
Experience supporting public sector, government, or highly regulated environments.