Data Architect

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Data Architect – Hybrid, Downtown Chicago (Direct Client, Contract-to-Hire)

We’re seeking a Data Architect for a long-term, critical initiative with our direct client in downtown Chicago. This is a hybrid role (on-site 3 days a week) with strong potential to convert to full-time after 2026.

About the Role:

You’ll lead data architecture efforts for a large-scale Digital Process Automation / Client Onboarding & Maintenance program. This is a highly visible role working closely with product owners, enterprise architects, and offshore engineering teams to define and deliver scalable, secure, and governed data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the data architecture practice – defining best practices, governance standards, and target architecture.
• Design and oversee data pipelines and integration from legacy systems into Snowflake (with exposure to Azure Data Lake/Databricks ).
• Collaborate with business/product owners and enterprise architects to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory standards.
• Guide API/data pipeline architecture, performance optimization, and automation.
• Engage with data mesh teams as both data producer and consumer.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and data retention policies .
• Be hands-on with pipelines in early phases until the team expands.

Required Experience:

• Strong background in data engineering (ideally started as an engineer before becoming architect).
• Expertise in Snowflake and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Experience with pipeline design , CI/CD , and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/IaC ).
• Familiarity with TOGAF/C4 models and data mesh concepts .
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Databricks or Azure Data Factory .
• Financial services industry background (preferred) or healthcare.
• Cloud/data certifications.
• Exposure to high-volume, low-latency systems.

Location: Hybrid – Downtown Chicago

Engagement: Contract-to-Hire (long-term, critical role)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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