Job description
Overview
We are looking for seasoned Data Architect to work with our team and our clients to architect and develop data models, data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses, data governance, services, and pipelines. We are looking for a more than just a "Data Architect", but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.
Contributions
Lead and architect migration of data environments with performance and reliability
Assess, understand, and document data sources
Address technical inquiries concerning customization, integration, enterprise architecture and general feature / functionality of data products
Experience in crafting database / data warehouse solutions in cloud (Preferably AWS. Alternatively Azure, GCP)
Key must have skill sets – data modeling, cloud
Support an Agile software development lifecycle
You will contribute to the growth of our Data Exploitation Practice!
Qualifications
Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
8-10 years of experience with data model and date warehouse design, including schema design and entity relationship diagrams
8-10 years of experience collaborating with management, personas, and engineers to support data quality efforts
Demonstrated on-the-job experience with large-scale data migration
Demonstrated on-the-job experience designing storage and retrieval solutions for both structured and unstructured data, in support of data science pipelines
Demonstrated on-the-job experience designing data platforms for user consumption
Demonstrated on-the-job experience supporting the development of related data artifacts
Data Dictionary
Entity Relationship Diagrams
Data Flow Diagram
Data Quality Plan
Data Management Plan
Data Asset Catalog
Demonstrated experience working with SQL and relational databases, query development and optimization (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases, such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and others
Demonstrated experience programming in Python, R, Scala, or similar language
Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience working with lakehouses and medallion architecture
Familiarity with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc.
Familiarity with cloud technology, using AWS or Azure. Knowledge of managed service offerings (e.g. AWS EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift) and demonstrated experience delivering in a cloud environment.
Experience working in a DevSecOps environment, utilizing CI/CD best practices
Demonstrated on-the-job experience developing specifications for modern large-scale data repositories including development of specifications for cloud-based database solutions
Familiarity with FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption to both stored data and data in motion
Demonstrated and understanding customer requirements and prioritize for maximum customer / user experience.
Demonstrated experience working with software and data science teams to operationalize information
Demonstrated experience collaborating with staff, IT customers, and other technical and non-technical staff and contractors at all levels
Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment and leading agile projects
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, a scientific or technical discipline, or comparable professional experience
About steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.