Data Architect

Robert Half

Jacksonville, FL

Temporary

Senior

103k-157k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise data architecture. In this strategic role, you will work across business units to define data standards, integrate disparate systems, and build scalable, secure data environments that support business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. If you're passionate about architecting modern data platforms and shaping enterprise data strategies, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise data architecture, including data models, standards, and governance frameworks
Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data sources across cloud and on-prem systems
Define scalable architecture for data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time processing environments
Partner with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to align architecture with analytics and reporting needs
Ensure data security, compliance, and privacy standards are met across all systems
Evaluate and recommend modern data technologies, tools, and platforms
Document data flows, architecture diagrams, and best practices for ongoing optimization

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture
Expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT pipeline design
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proficiency with SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python)
Familiarity with tools such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Kafka, or similar
Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and master data management (MDM)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders