Data Architect (Need locals to NJ)

  • Newark, NJ
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Data Architect
AWS Redshift
AWS Glue
Redshift

Job Details

Job Title: Data Architect

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 + Months contract with extension

s are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Data Architect will design and manage the organization's data infrastructure, creating blueprints for how data is collected, stored, and integrated to meet business goals. They will work with data engineers, analysts, business leaders, and compliance teams to align data strategy with business objectives and ensure successful implementation.

Location: This position located in Newark, NJ. Ideal candidate must be local to the area and able to go into the office periodically when needed. If not local, they must be willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with business SMEs to understand analytical and reporting requirements
  • Translate business and reporting needs into conceptual, logical, and physical data models
  • Define data standards, relationships, and data pipeline transformation requirements for data engineering implementation
  • Design and implement and Redshift data models, including tables, views/materialized view to ensure optimal performance and scalability

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field with 8+ years of experience as a data engineer Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in transformation business requirements into optimal data model. Ideally experience working with customer analytics.
  • Expertise in dimensional modeling (Star and Snowflake schemas)
  • Experience with AWS Redshift and performance optimization
  • Knowledge of AWS Glue, Redshift, Step Functions for data architecture
  • Familiar with AWS DataZone for data lineage and governance
  • Self-driven and have demonstrated the ability to work independently with minimum guidance
  • Demonstrated multitasking ability, problem solving skills and a consistent record of on time delivery and customer service
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Utilities experience
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (or Associate)
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
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