About this opportunity
Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc lists this Data Architect opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
We're looking for a Data Architect to support the design, review, optimization, and evolution of an enterprise data environment for a federal government client - including data standards and models, Lakehouse architecture, pipeline design reviews, and metadata/lineage integration. Job location is the Washington, DC Metro Area. Hybrid or Remote options can be considered.
Position is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities
Define data standards and models across the enterprise data environment
Advise on and evolve a Medallion (Bronze-Silver-Gold) Lakehouse architecture
Review pipeline designs for architectural consistency and scalability
Oversee metadata and lineage integration across the data platform
Support modernization efforts, including metadata catalog integration, managed database evaluation, and observability frameworks
Maintain updated data architecture diagrams and documentation, and produce transition plans for architecture changes
Ensure architecture recommendations reflect best practices for AWS-based Medallion/Lakehouse designs, interoperability, and applicable security, privacy, and auditability requirements
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience designing enterprise data architectures on AWS, including Medallion/Lakehouse patterns
Experience with data modeling (relational and dimensional), metadata frameworks, and lineage/observability tooling
Experience evaluating and recommending data platform modernization approaches (e.g., catalog tools, managed database services)
Experience producing architecture diagrams, transition plans, and documentation for government or regulated environments
Strong understanding of security, privacy, and auditability requirements as they apply to data architecture
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
DAMA CDMP - Practitioner
Additional Requirements
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.
Salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $160,000.00
Work Authorization
At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas or other employment-based visa petitions for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Why Join Us?
Join a collaborative team supporting high-impact federal programs that incorporate innovative technology solutions. You'll have the opportunity to lead complex modernization initiatives, work alongside talented technical professionals, and help shape the future of government IT and data management.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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