Data Architect(33397)

Data Architect

IDEALFORCE has a contract position available immediately for Data Architect/SR to join our customer in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an ONSITE position. The Data Architect is responsible for ensuring that the data assets of an organization are supported by a data architecture that aids the organization in achieving its strategic goals. The data architecture should cover databases, data integration, and the means to get to the data. The Data Architect will achieve his/her goals via setting enterprise data standards.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a formal description of the data and data structures which can include data definitions, data models, data flow diagrams, etc. Responsibilities will also include metadata management, business semantics, data modeling, and metadata workflow management. The Data Architect will create a metadata registry and allow domain-specific stakeholders to maintain their own data elements. Provide a standard design for the construction of data mapping documents and oversee their generation. Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation using database design principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. Facilitate, conduct, and document data mapping sessions. Ability to define requirements by conducting interviews and facilitating/participation in data modeling sessions with business clients. Assist application development teams in creating effective database designs from business requirements. Responsible for developing and maintaining a formal description of the data and data structures. Serve as IT subject matter expert during application development lifecycle by participating in peer reviews and knowledge transfer. Analyze data to identify missing, incomplete, or invalid information. Contact originators of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data. Assist in supporting multiple SQL Server data repository, which may include documenting database architecture and analyzing datasets to identify missing, incomplete, or invalid information. Document the business definitions for the database entities and attributes. Assume responsibility for data integrity among various internal groups and/or between internal and external sources. Inventory existing data repositories, documenting the structures and contents of each and the data flow between them. Model business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.

Qualifications include a BS Degree in CS or MIS or equivalent experience in related roles. Experience, working knowledge of, or certification in DW, ETL, BI, or data management is preferred. Two or more years of experience working with relational databases. Experience with enterprise data modeling software, entity relationship diagrams, and dimensional database analysis or design is required. Working knowledge of Team Foundation Services 2012. Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions. Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment. Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being proactive in keeping their management informed of project-related issues. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements and needs. Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All candidates who are authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Candidates must clear the background check prior to commencing the assignment.