Data Architect

Kforce - Miramar, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Miramar, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kforce has a client seeking a Remote Data Architect who will play a pivotal role in shaping the data architecture of the organization. This position requires close collaboration with system and application architects to define the logical and data architecture of system features. The Data Architect will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and robust data structures that ensure data integrity and compliance with FDA and HIPAA regulations. A key aspect of this role involves leading data migration strategies for customer onboarding, ensuring that data transfer is both secure and efficient. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Data Architect will work with regulatory affairs to understand and ensure adherence to relevant regulations. Implementing data governance frameworks that maintain data integrity and security across all aspects of the data lifecycle is crucial. The role also involves facilitating iterative and incremental development of the data architecture, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing within and across teams to enhance project outcomes and drive data-driven innovations. The Data Architect will guide and mentor team members in best practices for data management, promoting a culture where failure leads to learning and improvement. Continuous professional development is encouraged through workshops, seminars, and courses relevant to modern data architectures and technologies. The architect will share knowledge and insights on the latest data architecture trends and tools to maintain a cutting-edge approach within the team. Ensuring that all data architecture designs meet the stringent requirements for security and compliance set forth by regulatory bodies is essential. The Data Architect will constantly evaluate data strategies to improve scalability, efficiency, and customer integration processes. As a technical expert in data architecture, the individual will provide guidance and make strategic decisions that enhance data management and usage, driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that improve the functionality and performance of the data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with system and application architects to define logical and data architecture of system features.
• Designs secure, scalable, and robust data structures to ensure data integrity and compliance with FDA and HIPAA regulations.
• Leads data migration strategies for customer onboarding, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer.
• Works with regulatory affairs to understand and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
• Implements data governance frameworks that maintain data integrity and security across all aspects of the data lifecycle.
• Facilitates iterative and incremental development of the data architecture.
• Encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing within and across teams to enhance project outcomes and data-driven innovations.
• Guides and mentors team members in best practices for data management.
• Promotes a culture where failure leads to learning and improvement, driving the continual enhancement of data practices.
• Encourages continuous professional development through workshops, seminars, and courses relevant to modern data architectures and technologies.
• Shares knowledge and insights on the latest data architecture trends and tools to maintain a cutting-edge approach within the team.
• Ensures that all data architecture designs meet the stringent requirements for security and compliance set forth by regulatory bodies.
• Constantly evaluates data strategies to improve scalability, efficiency, and customer integration processes.
• Serves as a technical expert in data architecture, providing guidance and making strategic decisions that enhance data management and usage.
• Drives the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that improve the functionality and performance of the data architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System or other related field.
• Four (4) or more years of professional experience working in a data environment, with three (3) years acting as a Data Architect, preferably in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in PostgreSQL, preferably AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Skilled in Redshift or similar data warehouse products.
• Skilled in release management and ALM tools like Jira, EasyVista, ClearQuest, or Git/Gitlab.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Skilled in working with Cloud Providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to develop formal documentation and work in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, comfortable working remote.
• Skilled in working with Monitoring Solutions and Strategies like Dynatrace or Grafana.
• Must have reliable internet connection at all times.
• Must be able to travel 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Paid time off for salaried personnel.
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project.