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TkXel

Data Architect

TkXel, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Tkxel

is a leading softwaredevelopment company located in Reston, Virginia. We are committedto develop innovative software solutions for leading enterprisesin the world, helping them grow their businesses using latesttechnology solutions.

Job Description

This is a remote position. We seek an experienced

Data Architect

to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our enterprise

Data Platform . You will collaborate with

Data Engineers, BI Engineers, and Data Business Analysts

across various platform layers, ensuring a

scalable, secure, and high-performance

data infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of

cloud-based big data ecosystems (AWS & Azure), real-time data processing, and enterprise data governance.

Lead the roadmap and enhancements

for the enterprise

Big Data Platform , ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Architect

end-to-end data solutions

that fulfill business intelligence and analytics needs while ensuring best practices in

security, compliance, and operational efficiency .

Lead and mentor a team of

Data Engineers, BI Engineers, and Cloud Architects

to implement high-quality, production-ready solutions.

Design and implement

modern data architectures , including

data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time streaming solutions , leveraging both

AWS and Azure

technologies.

Build and optimize

scalable, near real-time data ingestion pipelines , ensuring

low-latency, high-throughput

data processing for analytics and operational reporting.

Architect and manage

data streaming solutions

using technologies such as

Kafka, Kinesis, Apache Flink, or Spark Streaming , ensuring

fault tolerance, consistency, and efficiency

in real-time workflows.

Ensure data security, governance, and compliance

across all platforms, integrating

IAM, encryption, access control, and data lineage tracking .

Collaborate with stakeholders to

define and implement data integration strategies , including

ETL, API-based data exchange, and event-driven architectures .

Drive

automation and DevOps best practices

for data pipeline deployment and monitoring, using tools such as

Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines .

Stay updated with the latest

big data, cloud, and AI/ML advancements , and incorporate them into the

organization's data strategy .

Requirements

10+ years

of experience in

enterprise data architecture, integration, and analytics , with a strong track record in

big data solutions .

Experience in

leading and mentoring teams

of Data Engineers and BI Developers.

Bachelors/Masters degree

in

Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a relevant field

from an accredited institution.

Strong hands-on experience with:

Big Data and Cloud Solutions

on

AWS & Azure , including

data lakes, data warehouses, and scalable analytics platforms .

Data modeling

(relational, dimensional, NoSQL) and best practices for

high-performance data systems .

Enterprise data integration

(ETL, messaging, streaming, APIs) with tools like

Apache NiFi, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, or Informatica .

Data pipeline orchestration

and

event-driven architectures

using

Apache Spark, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Kinesis, or Kafka .

Cloud security & governance

frameworks (IAM, RBAC, encryption, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).

BI & Analytics Tools : Power BI, AWS QuickSight, Tableau.

Machine Learning & AI : Awareness of AI/ML principles and integration into

data pipelines

is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with

Graph databases, Data Mesh architecture, and knowledge graphs .

Hands-on experience with

containerized & serverless architectures

(Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate).

Experience working with

real-time anomaly detection and predictive analytics .

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