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Compunnel Inc.

Data Architect

Compunnel Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239

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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Compunnel Inc. Job Title: Data Architect Responsibilities Design and maintain the

enterprise data architecture , including PostgreSQL for operational systems and AWS-based analytics pipelines (S3/Parquet, Glue, Athena, Redshift). Define

canonical data models, schemas, indexes, and partitioning strategies

to support SOA microservices. Lead

ETL/migration efforts

for legacy and newly acquired systems, ensuring data reconciliation, mapping, and quality. Establish and enforce

data governance frameworks , covering metadata, lineage, access control, and auditability (FERPA, COPPA, SOX). Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design

event-driven data flows

(outbox pattern, SQS/SNS/EventBridge). Partner with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into efficient data structures and pipelines. Implement

performance tuning and query optimization

across databases and analytics tools. Document data architecture, definitions, and policies for long-term clarity and compliance. Mentor engineers and analysts on data modeling, SQL, and governance practices. Skills Deep expertise with

relational databases

(PostgreSQL preferred), including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of

cloud-native data platforms : AWS S3/Parquet, Glue, Athena, Redshift, and optional Snowflake/Databricks. Proficiency with

ETL/ELT tools and pipelines , including Step Functions, Lambda, or ECS workers. Familiarity with

data governance and compliance frameworks

(FERPA, COPPA, SOX). Solid understanding of

event-driven architectures

and streaming patterns. Strong SQL skills; Python or Scala a plus for data processing. Excellent communication and documentation skills to bridge engineering and business. Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management. Proven track record of leading

system consolidations and migrations

at scale. Experience implementing

data governance programs

in regulated industries. Hands-on work with

AWS data services

strongly preferred. Key Measurements Delivery of canonical data models that enable interoperability across services. Successful, accurate migrations from legacy and acquired systems. Data quality and governance metrics (accuracy, lineage, compliance readiness). Stakeholder satisfaction with data accessibility and reporting performance. Contribution to SOA stability and scalability. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Media Location: Alpharetta, GA (on-platform posting)

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