Senior Data Architect in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Data Architect based in the United States.

This role offers an opportunity to shape and lead enterprise-wide data architecture supporting mission-critical government programs within highly secure and complex environments. As a Senior Data Architect, you will design scalable, resilient, and secure data ecosystems that enable advanced analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making. You will work across engineering, analytics, and program leadership teams to define data strategies and ensure seamless integration across multiple systems and platforms. The position plays a key role in establishing governance, data quality standards, and architectural best practices across cloud and hybrid environments. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned data professional who thrives in solving complex data challenges and driving enterprise transformation in regulated environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data architectures, models, and database structures supporting operational and analytical systems.
• Define and implement data strategies aligned with business, mission, reporting, and decision-support requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex data needs into scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Design and implement data integration frameworks across multiple systems, platforms, and environments.
• Establish and enforce data governance, data quality, and data security standards across the enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with performance, security, and regulatory requirements, including government and defense standards.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, databases, and storage solutions for scalability and efficiency.
• Support cloud-based and hybrid data environments, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Partner with software engineering teams to support system integrations and data service development.
• Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, data models, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and recommend improvements to architecture, tools, and practices.
• Support business intelligence, reporting, analytics, and decision-support initiatives across programs.

• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or database design roles.
• Strong experience designing enterprise data models, database solutions, and large-scale data systems.
• Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes, data integration, and data migration projects.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data security principles.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, BI platforms, and analytics ecosystems.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale or mission-critical systems, preferably in government or defense environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and modern data engineering practices is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $145,000 to $180,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage (Cigna), dental and vision insurance (Principal).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Education reimbursement and professional certification reimbursement programs.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact federal and Department of Defense programs.
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility depending on contract requirements.
• Exposure to advanced data architecture challenges in secure and mission-critical environments.
• Professional growth within complex enterprise and government technology ecosystems.
• Supportive environment focused on compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.