Kafka Lead/Architect @ 3 days onsite (Indianapolis, IN, Richardson, TX, Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC)

Role: Lead Data engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN contract role Data engineeringData modelingData governanceConcencptual physicalCollebera preferableSNOWFLAKE

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Role: Data Architect Location: Indianapolis, INRole OverviewStrong expertise in AWS ecosystem, including services such as RDS, S3, and AWS Glue, aligned with enterprise tech stack standardsExperience working with both NoSQL and relational databasesExposure to modern data architectures, including data products and emerging areas like MCP / Agentic AI frameworksProject ContextFocused on clinical data (non-hospital settings) within the life sciences / pharmaceutical domainExperience handling regula

We are seeking an accomplishedSenior Data & AI Architectto lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering and AI-driven solutions. This role requires deep expertise inAzure cloud architecture, Databricks, modern data ingestion frameworks, Building Canonical Data Models, and Medallion architecture, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will define enterprise data standards, architect scalable platforms, and collaborate across global teams to