Enterprise Data Architect (Data Transformation)

Description:

Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for an Enterprise Data Architect to work on a 6-12 contract-to-hire position in Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody). This is a hybrid role onsite 2-3 days a week.

This is not a traditional architecture role. This person must drive change across siloed teams, influence leadership, and get initiatives moving in a complex environment. If you prefer clearly defined ownership and staying within your lane, this will not be the right fit. This is not a hands-on keyboard role - the focus is on driving alignment, influencing teams, and leading data initiatives across the organization.

This role will shape how the organization uses data across the enterprise and ensure data is ready to support future AI and analytics initiatives.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $95/hr - $110/hr w-2

Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise data architecture across the company spanning including Google Cloud, Salesforce, AWS and on-prem platforms

Drive alignment across siloed teams to establish consistent data models, flows, and ownership

Influence and partner with business and technology leaders to improve data quality, governance, and overall data health

Identify gaps in the current data landscape and create actionable roadmaps to improve data usability and AI readiness

Lead cross-functional discussions, remove roadblocks, and accelerate data initiatives

Define and evolve data architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks

Evaluate emerging technologies and guide modernization and migration strategies

Present findings, recommendations, and progress to senior leadership

Experience Requirements:
10+ years of IT experience with 3-5+ years as a Data Architect

Proven experience driving cross-team data initiatives in complex, siloed environments

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and gain buy-in without direct authority

Strong experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and enterprise data integration

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, data pipelines, or large-scale data platforms)

Experience with Salesforce data integration, AWS or other cloud platforms is a plus

Hands-on background in the past in data related ETL, data integration, APIs, and microservices architecture

Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, BI tools, and big data technologies

Preferred Skills

Experience with hospitality or large-scale consumer data environments

Experience improving data quality, governance, or enterprise data health

Exposure to AI/ML or data readiness initiatives

Familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker

This role is NOT for someone who:

Prefers purely hands-on engineering or development work

Has only designed architecture but not driven adoption

Relies on formal authority instead of influence

Is not comfortable challenging stakeholders and pushing initiatives forward

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

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