Job Posting: Senior Technical Enterprise Architect
Location: Chicago, IL or Houston, TX (Hybrid) - Local Candidates Only
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Note: Primary experience with AWS, with additional knowledge of Azure and Databricks. Will be working as a Principal Architect.
Job Description:
As a Senior Technical Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's data strategy. You will be responsible for defining, designing, and implementing highly scalable, flexible, and cost-effective cloud-based enterprise data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the overall data architecture and design strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
· Data Modeling: Develop comprehensive data models for structured and unstructured data, supporting data governance, mastering, metadata management, and taxonomies.
· Cloud Architecture: Architect and deliver scalable, cloud-based data solutions primarily leveraging AWS, with a working knowledge of Azure and Databricks.
· Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep expertise in data architecture, modeling, and management, along with a strong understanding of data security and compliance requirements.
· Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, define use cases, and develop architecture solutions.
· Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Qualifications:
· Experience: 5+ years of experience in a data architect role, with a focus on enterprise data architecture, systems integration, data systems, cloud technology, and strategic roadmaps.
· Technical Skills: Proficiency in AWS cloud architecture and services, along with experience in Microservices, API management, and Event-driven architecture.
· Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts.
· Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading architecture vision across multi-functional teams and building strong relationships with senior leadership.
· Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex business problems and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in the airline industry
About the Role:
This is a long-term contract position for a Senior Technical Enterprise Architect based in Chicago, IL or Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled data architect with a passion for driving innovation and delivering exceptional results.