Data Architect

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves designing scalable enterprise data platforms, ensuring data quality, and implementing robust data governance frameworks. You will play a pivotal role in leveraging Azure services and AI-driven analytics to optimize data architecture and enhance operational insights.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide data architectures and canonical data models.
• Establish data ownership protocols, governance standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Analyze and stabilize data pipelines across distributed systems and platforms.
• Perform detailed data analysis and reconciliation to identify and resolve integrity issues.
• Design and implement monitoring tools to validate and improve data quality.
• Enhance data observability and lineage tracking to streamline governance processes.
• Utilize AI-driven analytics and automation to detect anomalies and accelerate decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align data architecture with integration services and platform requirements.
• Optimize event-driven and distributed data systems for scalability and reliability.
• Conduct hands-on work with Azure services, such as Azure Data Factory and Synapse, to implement solutions.