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Career Mentors LLC

Data Architect - Plano or Houston, TX

Career Mentors LLC, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Job Title:

Data Architect Location:

Plano, TX (preferred) or Houston, TX

Note: 5 days onsite - only local or nearby candidates will be considered

W2 Candidates only We are seeking a skilled

Data Architect

to join our

Data Strategy Team

and lead the design, integration, and optimization of critical data movement architectures across on-premise and AWS cloud environments. This role will play a pivotal part in enabling secure, scalable, and efficient data flows, data contracts, and integration strategies that support enterprise-wide data needs.

Design and recommend

data movement architectures

(e.g., API, data bus) that are scalable, secure, and capable of performing data completeness checks. Lead

data integration efforts , ensuring smooth data flows across multiple systems (e.g., System ABC) and overseeing end-to-end consistency. Define and manage

data contracts : identify critical data elements, secure cross-team agreements, and formalize data exchange rules. Provide

data mapping

for entities being backed up and validate alignment with Systems of Record (SOR). Review and assess

data fields and schemas

to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across the enterprise. Evaluate

new and existing technologies

using established data architecture standards and frameworks. Provide ongoing

technical guidance

and mentorship to internal teams, contractors, and vendors. Represent the Data Architecture team in

technical governance forums

and contribute recommendations for improving data architecture governance practices. Work across both

on-premise and AWS cloud environments

to deliver integrated data solutions. Analyze architectural options and conduct

pros/cons evaluations

to ensure optimal, secure, and scalable solutions. Required Qualifications:

Strong experience with

AWS cloud services . Extensive background in

data integration architecture

across diverse systems. Proven expertise in designing

API-based data movement

and/or

data bus architectures . Ability to define, negotiate, and manage

data contracts

and cross-team agreements. Experience in developing

scalable, secure, and auditable

data architectures. Familiarity with

data completeness checks

and validation techniques. Strong knowledge of both

on-premise and cloud architectures . Excellent communication skills and ability to provide

technical leadership

to multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience integrating

multiple heterogeneous data sources . Experience participating in or leading

data architecture governance bodies . Hands-on experience evaluating and implementing

new data technologies

in enterprise environments.

Additional Information:

This is a critical onsite role with a focus on delivering enterprise-level data solutions.

Candidates must be local to Plano, TX (preferred) or Houston, TX, and available to work onsite 5 days a week.

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.