Data Architect - Contractor

Role overview Design and maintain the data architecture that connects organizational data assets, services, and flows. This contractor role provides architectural direction for new initiatives and changing data models, while contributing hands-on to SQL Server environments, data pipelines, migrations, and operational support.

Responsibilities - Create and maintain data architecture that supports standards, growth, performance, flexibility, reliability, and scale. - Develop and maintain data models, complex ETL jobs, and data flows. - Advise development teams and contribute to application features, analytics, and performance improvements. - Lead data migration, archiving, and warehousing initiatives; support data quality improvements. - Work with security partners to protect data and participate in quality assurance. - Document technical designs, help deploy SQL Server instances and database environments, and troubleshoot incidents across existing environments.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field such as data science, mathematics, or statistics. - At least 10 years of information technology experience. - At least 7 years working with SQL Server and 5 years in database design, data modeling, and ETL development. - Experience designing SQL Server environments and seeing long-term projects through to completion. - Strong organization, communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Proactive and adaptable approach to changing needs.

Benefits and work setup - The position is primarily remote, with some in-office work preferred. Work is conducted virtually, and equipment is provided.