Data Architect - Contractor

Role overview Design and maintain data architecture that supports new initiatives and changes to existing systems. The contractor will map how data assets and services relate, guide data modeling and integration work, and help ensure database environments and pipelines remain reliable, secure and scalable. The role is primarily remote, with some in-office work preferred.

Responsibilities - Design, deliver and maintain data architecture, models and complex ETL jobs and data flows. - Advise development teams on architecture and contribute to new application features. - Improve performance across pipelines, ETL processes, queries, analytics tools and related data processes. - Lead data migration, archiving and warehousing work, and collaborate on data quality initiatives. - Work with security colleagues to protect data and participate in quality assurance, documentation and incident troubleshooting. - Coordinate with engineering to install, configure, deploy and support SQL Server instances and database environments.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline such as data science, mathematics or statistics. - At least 10 years of information technology experience. - At least 7 years using SQL Server and 5 years in database design, data modeling and ETL development. - Experience designing SQL Server environments. - Ability to manage long-running projects, balance priorities and adapt to changing needs. - Clear communication, strong organization and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Benefits and work setup This is a contractor role conducted mainly in a virtual work environment. Some office work is preferred, and company equipment is provided. The posting does not specify compensation or benefits.