Data Architect

Job#: 2084595

Job Description:

Data Architect

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: Contract-to-hire

Pay: $60-$70/hr

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure for ML model training, testing, and deployment using open-source tools.
• Create reusable deployment templates that standardize the path to production across teams.
• Translate prototype models into resilient, monitored, and observable production systems.
• Implement guardrails and controls that ensure compliance with internal standards (e.g., SR 11-7, ISO 42001).
• Partner with data scientists to simplify onboarding to platform capabilities.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines with hooks for testing, scanning, and validation of model code and artifacts.
• Serve as a technical lead for cross-functional delivery efforts involving model onboarding and platform integration.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software, data, or ML engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with tools like MLflow, Metaflow, Airflow, or similar orchestration frameworks.
• Production experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Deep understanding of Python and software engineering best practices.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code in a cloud or hybrid environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated industries or environments with strong risk and compliance expectations.
• Familiarity with open-source model monitoring, drift detection, or lineage tools (e.g., Evidently AI, Feast, LakeFS).
• Hands-on experience serving models using KServe, Ray Serve, or Triton Inference Server.
• Familiarity with enterprise security tools like Trivy, Aqua, or Snyk for code and container scanning.
• Exposure to LLM/RAG architecture or GenAI platform integration.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.