Data Architect

Job Title: Data ArchitectLocation: Tallahassee, FLContract: 12+ monthsResponsibilities:Work with stakeholders and development team to determine project scope and vision, gather and prioritize collected requirements.Designing and Implementing Data Architectures: Develop comprehensive data architectures that support the organizations business goals, using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and other Azure data services.Managing Dedicated SQL Pools: Efficiently manage and optimize Dedicated SQL Pools in Synapse to handle large-scale data warehousing and analytics workloads.Database Design and Management: Design, implement, and manage databases using Azure SQL and Azure Managed Instance, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.Data Integration and ETL Processes: Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using Synapse Pipelines, ensuring efficient data flow from various sources to the data warehouse.Data Governance and Cataloging: Implement data governance practices and manage the data catalog to ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility.Building and Maintaining Data Models: Create and maintain data models that accurately represent the data landscape, ensuring they are scalable and optimized for performance.Ensuring Data Security and Compliance: Implement and oversee data security measures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.Maintain procedures manuals and system documentation.Research software solutions to support recommendations, analyzing current and future technology trends.Required Skills:4+ years of experience in Synapse Analytics, Dedicated SQL Pools, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Managed Instance.5+ years of experience in DDL, DML T-SQL skills, advanced stored procedure writing skills, tables, primary keys, foreign keys, constraints, indexes, transactions, process logging, and error handling.4+ years of experience in data architecture design principles, methodologies, and best practices.3+ years of experience in data governance principles and compliance requirements related to data security and privacy.3+ years of experience in integrating data from various sources and managing large data pipelines.2+ years of experience in cloud computing concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure, including storage solutions and compute capabilities.1+ years of Experience with programming languages such as Python or Scala.1+ years of experience in Salesforce, Message MQ, and MuleSoftStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges.Ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient data architectures.Ability to provide excellent customer support; meticulous quality of work and work product.