Role: Data Architect (PostgreSQL & Salesforce Integration)
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Experience: 15 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in PostgreSQL to lead large-scale data migration and integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling high-volume datasets, managing large onsite / offshore teams, and delivering solutions in high-pressure environments. This role requires hands-on experience with Salesforce (target system) and strong capabilities in designing and implementing NoSQL-based transformations.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and architect scalable data solutions using PostgreSQL
· Lead large-scale data migration projects involving huge volumes of data
· Define and implement data transformation strategies, including NoSQL transformations
· Architect and oversee Salesforce integration (target system) ensuring data accuracy & consistency
· Collaborate with onsite/offshore teams for seamless delivery
· Provide leadership to large distributed teams
· Design and optimize data ingestion pipelines and ETL processes
· Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of data systems
· Troubleshoot issues in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
· Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards
Required Qualifications
· 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, with strong expertise in PostgreSQL
· Proven experience handling large-scale data migrations and high-volume datasets
· Strong experience with Salesforce as a target system in integration projects
· Hands-on experience with NoSQL-based data transformations
· Demonstrated ability to manage and lead large onsite/offshore teams
· Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
· Strong expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and database design
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
· Experience working with Mainframe source systems
· Familiarity with data ingestion tools like MuleSoft
· Experience with modern data pipeline and integration frameworks
· Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform