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$82.00/hr - $85.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Prairie Consulting Services 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 i nfrastructure-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) Vendors: Please do not reach out, have your candidate apply here. I will not response to your reach out for rate and Job description. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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This range is provided by Prairie Consulting Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$82.00/hr - $85.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Prairie Consulting Services 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 i nfrastructure-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) Vendors: Please do not reach out, have your candidate apply here. I will not response to your reach out for rate and Job description. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prairie Consulting Services by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Data Architect” roles.
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