A highly respected, global professional services organization is expanding its data and analytics platform and is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead enterprise wide data modeling and information architecture efforts. This full-time role is based in Chicago and focuses on designing how data is structured, related, and governed across a modern cloud based data ecosystem.
This is a rare opportunity for a true data architecture leader; someone who enjoys defining standards, shaping semantic meaning, and creating durable models that guide engineering and analytics teams. The organization is moving from ad-hoc data development toward a scalable, domain-driven architecture, and this role will sit at the center of that transformation.
Rather than building pipelines or writing code, this role owns the blueprint: defining core entities, relationships, metadata, and governance across dozens of business domains. You'll partner directly with technical leadership and business stakeholders to bring clarity and structure to a highly complex data landscape. The impact is immediate, visible, and long-lasting.
Required Skills & Experience - 8+ years in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or information architecture
- Deep experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Strong background in domain-driven data modeling
- Expertise in Master Data Management (MDM) and entity resolution
- Experience with semantic modeling, ontology design, or taxonomy frameworks
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Desired Skills & Experience - Experience in modern cloud data platforms or Lakehouse architectures
- Familiarity with Databricks, Unity Catalog, Alation, Collibra, or similar tools
- Knowledge of modeling standards (ER, UML, RDF, OWL, SKOS)
- Consulting or enterprise transformation background
- Legal or financial services industry exposure
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
- 40% Enterprise data modeling & domain design
- 30% Metadata, governance, and semantic architecture
- 30% Architectural guidance & stakeholder collaboration
Daily Responsibilities
- 60% Hands-on architecture & modeling work
- 20% Design reviews and technical guidance
- 20% Cross-team collaboration & leadership
The Offer You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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