IT Data Architect
IT Data ArchitectRichardson, TX (On-site)ContractGC, USCVideo InterviewEC: Enterprise telecom10+ years of enterprise data architecture experience with AWS (S3, Iceberg), data lakes & warehouses, complex data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline design, Snowflake/Databricks, and strong stakeholder leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture solutions including data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-native platformsDevelop and document current-state architecture diagrams, context diagrams, and data flow modelsDefine and design target-state data architecture aligned with enterprise data strategyTranslate business requirements into high-level and detailed technical data specificationsDesign and maintain data models, schemas, and integration frameworksOversee and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data workflowsArchitect solutions supporting high data volume, scalability, and performanceEnsure compliance with enterprise information security and governance standardsLead adoption of emerging technologies and modern data platformsProvide technical mentorship to data engineers and analystsCollaborate effectively with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders Required Qualifications10+ years of experience designing and managing large-scale enterprise data architecturesStrong expertise in:Data lakes and enterprise data warehousesComplex cross-domain data modelingLarge-scale data integration across diverse systemsExtensive hands-on experience with:AWS S3Apache IcebergAWS cloud data servicesExperience with Snowflake and Databricks is a strong plusDeep understanding of enterprise data governance, compliance, and security standardsProven ability to lead architecture initiatives and influence technical directionStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsMust be able to work on-site in Richardson, TX Nice to HaveExperience modernizing legacy data platformsExperience implementing cloud-first data strategiesBackground in high-volume enterprise environments