Data Solutions Architect

Job Description

Secret Clearance Required

Pay: $88/hr.

Location: Arlington, VA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and problem-solving abilities to architect, design, and develop end-to-end data solutions that are robust, scalable, and innovative. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our data products meet mission requirements and adhere to industry best practices, while also aligning with our broader data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Design & Development:
   • Lead the architectural design and development of end-to-end data solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.
   • Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, product managers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
2. Cross-functional Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with other solutions architects, data governance, and data platform teams to ensure that data products align with data mesh principles and organizational standards.
   • Engage with product management and business units to define data strategies that support business objectives.
3. Technology Evaluation & Recommendation:
   • Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern data technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance our data infrastructure and capabilities.
   • Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and approaches.
4. Standards & Best Practices:
   • Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure the high quality and consistency of our data solutions.
   • Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations, and promote best practices for data governance.
5. Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
   • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.
   • Lead architectural reviews, ensuring that solutions are aligned with long-term strategic goals.
6. Performance Monitoring & Optimization:
   • Monitor and optimize the performance of data systems and applications, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance performance and scalability.
   • Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and availability of data services.
7. Industry Trends & Continuous Improvement:
   • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data architecture and engineering.
   • Continuously explore new ways to improve our data architecture, tools, and processes, driving innovation across the organization.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:
   • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
2. Experience:
   • 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
   • Proven experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), big data technologies, and data warehousing solutions.
   • Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance frameworks.
3. Technical Skills:
   • Strong proficiency in data modeling, database design, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
   • Hands-on experience with modern data technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Snowflake, Databricks).
   • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
   • Familiarity with data mesh principles and microservices architecture.
4. Soft Skills:
   • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
   • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
   • Leadership qualities with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams.
5. Preferred Qualifications:
   • Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
   • Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
   • Previous experience in a leadership role within a data-focused team.

Company Description:

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Texas that service clients throughout the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.