Data Architect

Description/Deliverables

The Department's Client is seeking the services of an experienced Data Architect. The Candidate will be required to successfully complete tasks in relation to the Scope of Work defined in Section 2.3.2

Scope of Work/Job Characteristics

The Data Architect will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and

responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Responsible for enterprise-wide data design, balancing optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors;

Knowledgeable in most aspects of designing and constructing data architectures, operational data stores, and data mart;

Focus on enterprise-wide data modeling and database design;

Define data architecture standards, policies and procedures for the organization, structure,

attributes and nomenclature of data elements, and applies accepted data content standards to technology projects;

Responsible for business analysis, data acquisition and access analysis and design;

Database Management Systems optimization, recovery strategy and load strategy design and implementation;

Design, implement, and maintain a robust SOA to ensure seamless data synchronization across distributed systems within a government environment;

Develop comprehensive SOA solutions with a specific focus on integrating Azure Message Queues, ensuring reliable and secure data flow across multiple platforms;

Leverage Azure technologies, including Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Azure Logic

Applications to design scalable, high-performance message queuing systems that support the data warehouse infrastructure;

Actively participate in coding, utilizing languages such as C Sharp (C#), Python, or Java to build and deploy custom solutions that meet project requirements and comply with government standards;

Optimize Azure Message Queues and related services to handle high-throughput, low-latency messaging workloads, ensuring system reliability and efficiency;

Ensure that all developed solutions adhere to stringent government security protocols and compliance requirements, incorporating best practices for data protection and secure communication; and

Create and manage workflows for data synchronization, ensuring consistent data availability across all systems.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor or masters degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable. Equivalent work experience in SOA architecture and Azure cloud solutions will be considered.

The Department requires the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

Extensive experience designing and implementing SOA solutions within Azure, with a strong focus on Azure Message Queues, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Logic Apps;

Proven track record of delivering SOA projects in government settings; and

Strong coding skills in C#, Python, or Java, with the ability to develop custom solutions on Azure.

Preferred Qualifications

The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

Advanced knowledge of government compliance and security requirements for software development and data management; and

Prior experience working in government environments is highly desirable.

NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.