Senior Data Architect

Stamford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE:

It is a 100% On-site position City of Stamford CT.
Contract Duration: 6 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Data Architect to lead a critical 3-month engagement to modernize our data infrastructure. You will be responsible for assessing our current data landscape and designing a target-state AI-ready architecture. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise in modern data platforms and strong stakeholder management skills to ensure our data foundation can seamlessly support future BI and ML initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate our current data architecture platforms and data flows to identify gaps and opportunities.
Lead discovery interviews and collaborate closely with data owners and custodians across multiple departments including Engineering Public Safety Data Analytics Operations and Technology teams.
Design a scalable target-state data architecture (evaluating cloud hybrid or on-prem options) tailored for AI ML and BI readiness.
Define comprehensive data models robust integration/ETL patterns and foundational governance frameworks.
Recommend specific tools technologies and industry best practices to support the target-state design.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Proven track record working as a Technology or Data Architect with specific hands-on expertise in ETL.
Technical Stack: Deep expertise in modern data platforms including cloud environments data lakes and data warehouses.
Governance & Security: Strong understanding of data governance security protocols and compliance standards.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication interviewing and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
Bonus: Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Data Analytics Azure Data Engineer Snowflake) and a portfolio of relevant case studies.

Expected Deliverables & Milestones:

You will be expected to deliver the following by the end of the engagement (July 1 2026):

Architecture Diagrams: Comprehensive current-state and target-state AI-ready (BI/ML) architecture diagrams.
Standards Documentation: Clearly defined data architecture standards and design principles.
Tech Recommendations: A formalized report detailing technology and tooling recommendations.
Implementation Roadmap: A step-by-step implementation roadmap complete with project milestones.
Final Report & Hand off: Final architecture documentation and a structured knowledge-transfer session with internal teams.

Required Skills:

Required Qualifications: Experience: Proven track record working as a Technology or Data Architect with specific hands-on expertise in ETL. Technical Stack: Deep expertise in modern data platforms including cloud environments data lakes and data warehouses. Governance & Security: Strong understanding of data governance security protocols and compliance standards. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication interviewing and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams. Bonus: Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Data Analytics Azure Data Engineer Snowflake) and a portfolio of relevant case studies.

Required Education:

Experience: Proven track record working as a Technology or Data Architect with specific hands-on expertise in ETL.

PLEASE NOTE:It is a 100% On-site position City of Stamford CT.Contract Duration: 6 months.JOB DESCRIPTION:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Data Architect to lead a critical 3-month engagement to modernize our data infrastructure. You will be responsible for assessing our current da...