Senior Data Architect

  • Torrance, CA
  • Posted 28 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 60.00 - 65.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Meta-data Management
Roadmaps
Data Quality
Collaboration
Emerging Technologies
Data Management
Storage
Analytics
Regulatory Compliance
Data Security
Privacy
Layout
Database Administration
Access Control
Extract
Transform
Load
Orchestration
Data Governance
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Data Manipulation
Analytical Skill
Quality Assurance
Data Structure
Database
Presentations
Data Integrity
Optimization
Data Analysis
Cloud Computing
Data Storage
Tableau
Data Visualization
Reporting
Computer Science
Data Architecture
Management
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
LOS
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to join our dynamic team in the Southern California area. This role provides an opportunity for long term contract employment. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of duties, from translating business requirements into data models, managing stakeholders, ensuring data quality, to developing solutions for data consumers. The role also encompasses data security and compliance, database management and design, and enhancing data pipeline performance.

Responsibilities:

Translate high-level business requirements into data models, metadata test data, and data quality standards.

Engage senior business stakeholders to ensure project alignment with strategic roadmaps.

Oversee the quality assurance and peer review of project architectural artifacts.

Define and manage standards, guidelines, and processes to ensure data quality.

Collaborate with IT teams, business analysts, and data analytics teams to understand data consumer needs and develop solutions.

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics.

Understand data confidentiality, security, compliance needs, and apply data protection rules.

Design data protection solutions at database, table, column level, and APIs based on enterprise standard data security, privacy architecture principles, and reference architectures.

Design the structure and layout of data systems including databases, warehouses, and lakes.

Select and implement database management systems that meet the organization's needs by defining data schemas, optimizing data storage, and establishing data access controls and security measures.

Deliver business value by enhancing data pipeline performance, ensuring timely orchestration, and upholding data governance.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis

Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions

Commitment to quality and experience in quality assurance processes

Ability to review and optimize data structures and database systems

Experience in designing and implementing data architecture strategies

Capability to deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders at all levels

Experience in implementing security measures to protect data integrity

Engineering background, preferably in computer sciences

Willingness to travel for meetings with stakeholders and suppliers

Proven track record in data optimization and performance improvements

Expertise in data analysis and interpretation

Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Knowledge of cloud technologies and data storage solutions

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

Experience working with suppliers in the automotive industry

Proficiency in Tableau for data visualization and reporting

A degree in Computer Sciences or a related field

Understanding of principles related to data architecture and management

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