PRINCIPAL BUSINESS SEMANTIC ARCHITECT

Description
ROLE 1: PRINCIPAL BUSINESS SEMANTIC ARCHITECT (CONTRACTOR)
Duration- 1 year
Location- 100% remote
Description
Partner with business SMEs and technology teams to define, design, and help implement an Enterprise Semantic Layer that establishes consistent business concepts, terminology, metrics, relationships, and hierarchies across the organization.
The goal is to create a reusable business foundation that can be leveraged by analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
The role will build upon existing semantic modeling standards, artifacts, and implementation patterns to expand and mature the organization's semantic layer capability.
Candidates should have prior experience leading or contributing to similar efforts, including:
Semantic layer or semantic model implementation
Business concept and metric definition
Business glossary or vocabulary development
Knowledge or information architecture
Metadata, governance, or data stewardship initiatives
Collaboration across business and technology teams
Experience creating and managing semantic artifacts, metadata structures, controlled vocabularies, business definitions, mappings, and related documentation assets used to implement and maintain an enterprise semantic layer is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Define business concepts, terminology, metrics, and relationships
Design and help implement the Enterprise Semantic Layer
Create and maintain semantic artifacts, definitions, mappings, and supporting documentation
Work within established standards and implementation patterns while identifying opportunities for improvement
Facilitate alignment between business and technology stakeholders
Establish governance processes and ownership models
Develop recommendations for long-term maintenance and evolution of the semantic layer
Expected Deliverables
Enterprise Semantic Layer
Business Vocabulary & Definitions Catalog
Standardized Metric Library
Semantic Layer Implementation Roadmap
Semantic Governance & Sustainment Roadmap
Ideal Background
Semantic Architect
Knowledge Architect
Information Architect
Enterprise Data Architect
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $84.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.