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Jobs via Dice . Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Catapult Solutions Group, is seeking a Data Architect who will design and manage the organization’s data infrastructure to drive business outcomes. Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – must be local and willing to go into the office periodically) Role Type: 6-Month Contract (possibility for extension) About Our Client

Our client is a leading organization focused on delivering innovative solutions through large-scale information technology projects. They emphasize professional growth, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy across enterprise data systems. The team values individuals who are self-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about leveraging data to drive meaningful business outcomes. Job Description

We’re seeking a Data Architect who is motivated by variety, seeks a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting large information technology projects for one of our clients in the northeast. The Data Architect will design and manage the organization’s data infrastructure, creating blueprints for how data is collected, stored, and integrated to meet business goals. They will work with data engineers, analysts, business leaders, and compliance teams to align data strategy with business objectives and ensure successful implementation. Duties And Responsibilities

Work with business SMEs to understand analytical and reporting requirements Translate business and reporting needs into conceptual, logical, and physical data models Define data standards, relationships, and data pipeline transformation requirements for data engineering implementation Design and implement Redshift data models, including tables, views, and materialized views to ensure optimal performance and scalability Required Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience as a data engineer (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree) Experience in transforming business requirements into optimal data models, ideally with customer analytics experience Expertise in dimensional modeling (Star and Snowflake schemas) Experience with AWS Redshift and performance optimization Knowledge of AWS Glue, Redshift, Step Functions for data architecture Familiar with AWS DataZone for data lineage and governance Self-driven with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a consistent record of on-time delivery Excellent communication skills Nice‑to‑Haves

Utilities industry experience AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or Associate) AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience Pay & Benefits Summary

Pay rate up to $68/hour W2 Keywords

Data Architect | AWS | Redshift | Data Modeling | ETL | Glue | Step Functions | Data Engineering | Data Governance | Cloud Architecture

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