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Data Architect Remote - State of Colorado
Software Engineer
Design and implement scalable data solutions, create enterprise data models, and lead data integration initiatives using SQL, NoSQL, cloud platforms, and modern ETL tools for a statewide IT organization.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain enterprise‑wide data models that support current and future business needs.
- Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and load data from diverse sources.
- Architect data storage solutions, including relational databases, NoSQL stores, and cloud‑based data warehouses.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure data quality, security, and governance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, establishing best practices and standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data architectures in complex, multi‑agency environments.
- Strong proficiency with SQL and at least one NoSQL technology (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery).
- Expertise in ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Apache Airflow) and data modeling methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions.