Data Architect

5 days ago

Richmond, VA, United States Seneca Full time
Position Title:

Data Architect II (Enterprise Data Architecture / AWS)

Location:

Richmond, VA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Position Status:

Contract (1 year; potential extension or conversion to full-time)

Pay Rate:

$70-$85/hr

Position Description:

Seneca Resources is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect II to support a large-scale enterprise data environment in Richmond, VA. This role is ideal for a senior-level architect who enjoys building scalable, secure, and high-performance data ecosystems that power analytics, business intelligence, and data science.

You'll partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into modern architecture solutions, define data standards and governance practices, and drive forward-thinking approaches across cloud-based and enterprise platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy shaping strategy as well as execution, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise-wide data architecture aligned with business objectives, performance, and security requirements
  • Develop data models, schemas, and integration patterns to support scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions
  • Translate business requirements into technical architecture specifications for data storage, processing, and retrieval
  • Evaluate and recommend tools and platforms for data warehousing, ETL/ELT, analytics, and integration
  • Partner with stakeholders across technology and business teams to ensure solutions meet functional and strategic needs
  • Establish and support data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices
  • Lead proof-of-concept (POC) efforts to validate new architectural approaches and emerging technologies
  • Define strategies for metadata management, documentation, and architecture artifacts across the enterprise
  • Ensure enterprise data assets are properly identified, stewarded, and leveraged across teams
  • Support enterprise-level initiatives involving data access, optimization, archiving/recovery, security, and change management
  • Mentor junior team members and provide architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams
  • Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends in cloud data architecture, governance, and analytics
Required Skills/Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related enterprise data roles
  • Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions end-to-end
  • Advanced knowledge of data modeling (dimensional, relational, and NoSQL)
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud data platforms
  • Strong expertise in ETL/ELT methodologies, data integration patterns, and pipeline design
  • Understanding of data governance principles, data standards, and enterprise data management practices
  • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka (or similar tools)
  • Experience supporting BI/analytics platforms and data-driven decision-making initiatives
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical solutions to business needs
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
  • Experience with real-time / streaming data architectures
  • Knowledge of data mesh and/or data fabric architecture patterns
  • Exposure to machine learning workflows, MLOps, or analytics enablement
  • Experience with DataOps and CI/CD for data pipelines
  • Relevant certifications (AWS, cloud/data platforms, architecture frameworks, etc.)
About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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