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Data Architect - 5 DAYS ONSITE IN KANSAS CITY, MO
Jobs via Dice, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Data Architect - 5 DAYS ONSITE IN KANSAS CITY, MO
Location: Kansas City, MO.
Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.
Overview Client provides high‑speed fiber optic internet, data transport, and data center solutions to businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies. In the past few years TEKsystems has become a trusted partner to help scale their technology workforce. They are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Data Architect to lead their data governance, security, and management initiatives surrounding their recent acquisition. This senior‑level role will design and implement the organization’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring data is secure, reliable, and accessible for business‑critical functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can define a data strategy, enforce best practices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align the data ecosystem with business goals.
Key Skills
Data architecture
Data modeling
Data warehouse design
AWS, Azure, cloud, lambda
Artificial intelligence
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
10+ years of hands‑on experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data governance.
Proven experience (8+ years) designing and implementing enterprise‑level data architectures.
Extensive experience with data modeling, warehousing, and modern platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Deep expertise in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), big data (Spark, Hadoop), and cloud platforms.
Deep expertise in data governance and security principles, including regulatory compliance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of structuring data for machine learning and AI workloads, including MLOps platforms.
Hands‑on experience with data classification and cataloging tools (Collibra, Alation).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Professional certifications in data architecture, data governance, or cloud platforms preferred.
Experience with Hadoop, Spark preferred.
Familiarity with data integration and ETL/ELT frameworks preferred.
Highly motivated, self‑starter with strong critical‑thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Highly organized, efficient, able to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident insurance, 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, life insurance (voluntary), short and long‑term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and PTO. Eligibility requirements apply and benefits may vary.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire; fully onsite in Kansas City, MO.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level.
EEO Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.
Overview Client provides high‑speed fiber optic internet, data transport, and data center solutions to businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies. In the past few years TEKsystems has become a trusted partner to help scale their technology workforce. They are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Data Architect to lead their data governance, security, and management initiatives surrounding their recent acquisition. This senior‑level role will design and implement the organization’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring data is secure, reliable, and accessible for business‑critical functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can define a data strategy, enforce best practices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align the data ecosystem with business goals.
Key Skills
Data architecture
Data modeling
Data warehouse design
AWS, Azure, cloud, lambda
Artificial intelligence
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
10+ years of hands‑on experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data governance.
Proven experience (8+ years) designing and implementing enterprise‑level data architectures.
Extensive experience with data modeling, warehousing, and modern platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Deep expertise in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), big data (Spark, Hadoop), and cloud platforms.
Deep expertise in data governance and security principles, including regulatory compliance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of structuring data for machine learning and AI workloads, including MLOps platforms.
Hands‑on experience with data classification and cataloging tools (Collibra, Alation).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Professional certifications in data architecture, data governance, or cloud platforms preferred.
Experience with Hadoop, Spark preferred.
Familiarity with data integration and ETL/ELT frameworks preferred.
Highly motivated, self‑starter with strong critical‑thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Highly organized, efficient, able to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident insurance, 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, life insurance (voluntary), short and long‑term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and PTO. Eligibility requirements apply and benefits may vary.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire; fully onsite in Kansas City, MO.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level.
EEO Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.
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