Data Information Architect

Job Title: Data Information Architect
Location: Remote - Quarterly travel required for PI Planning (Northeast corridor, typically Washington, DC or Wilmington, DE)
Duration: 12+ Months

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
Responsible for the overall design of the Transportation information architecture and data model ensuring alignment with Client s enterprise architecture, and which meets all security and performance requirements. Focuses on enterprise-wide data and database design, consults in the solutioning process with business clients, business analysts, architects, and team members.
Evaluate, design, implement, and maintain technical information architecture for the Transportation Operations ecosystem
Lead the creation of standard information/data model for the ecosystem including database, event, and API contracts
Guide selection and usage of information technologies
Perform database, event, and API modeling
Perform advanced database and query tuning
Verify data integrity across the system portfolio
Review database design and recommend opportunities for enhancement
Provide mentorship and training in the use of information technologies|
Provide technical support and guidance in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of information technology issues
Perform research and analysis on new information technologies
Evaluate, establish, and implement policies and procedures relating to database management, security, maintenance, and utilization
Inform Client s Enterprise Information Management Standards

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in Data Management of Transportation systems required
Rail experience highly preferred
Bachelor s degree in information technology or related discipline
15+ years related work experience
Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated experience in Information Architecture
Demonstrated experience in Information Design, Modeling, and Implementation
Demonstrated experience with Relational and NoSql technologies
Experience with streaming technologies including Kafka and Kafka Schema Registry

Preferred:
Master s degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent.
Experience with Architecture frameworks including DMBOK and BIZBOK
Broad level of understanding of information architecture standards
Expert level of advanced database programming techniques, applications and systems design
Knowledge of distributed systems architecture, middleware and design

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.