Data Architect

Location: Plano, TX or Houston, TX (Plano is preference) 5 days onsite (Only local nearby candidates) (Only W2) Must Have Skills: AWS, Data Integration, API This is part of the Data Strategy TeamThey are doing a lot of data movement architecture (very critical – How do we get the data (API? Data bus? Etc) This person will likely be involved in some of the data contracts (identify data elements, contracts, get agreements, etc) Recommends data movement architecture that is scalable, secure and can perform data completeness checks. Provides data mapping for entity is being backed up and validates it is in a SOR. Reviews data fields to ensure consistency from end to end. Evaluates new and current technologies using existing data architecture standards and frameworks Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors Represents the data architecture team at technical governance bodies and provides feedback regarding proposed improvements regarding data architecture governance practices They are working both on prem and cloud – MUST HAVE some AWS experience Ability to perform pros/cons to identify architectural solutions for data movement. Solution needs to be scalable, secure and can perform data completeness checks. AWS experience is helpful and on prem architectures. Someone that has integrated a lot of different data sources will make them stand out above the rest (Data integration from system A to B to C etc.