Senior Data Architect

Job Title- Senior Data Architect


Duration: 9 Months (initial budget through July 2026) - potential for conversion if candidate/banking end client are mutually interested


Client Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Travel Requirements

• Light travel required; approximately 4-6 days/month to Pittsburgh location
• Architects will meet with bank teams in person every 2-3 weeks , typically for 2-3 days per visit .
• Travel is billable and expensed per the bank's travel policy (preferred hotels, flights, etc.).

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect. The ideal candidate will possess deep


expertise in a variety of database architectures and data technologies, with a strong focus on


creating scalable, robust, and secure data solutions that support strategic business initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Strategy: Lead the design and evolution of the enterprise


payments data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models.


Collaborate on design using various data architectures and technologies as appropriate.


• Database Management: Determine appropriate database designs and implementation


patterns, based on business requirements, performance and resilience needs.


• Data Modeling: Provide guidance and direction on the use of a canonical data models


to ensure consistency and interoperability across different business domains and systems.
• System Integration: Collaborate with engineering and development teams to ensure new


systems and applications adhere to established data architectural standards and


successfully integrate with the existing data landscape.


• Security & Compliance: Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements and


internal policies, particularly concerning data privacy and security.
• Support the creation of migration strategies for transitioning from legacy payment


platforms to modern architecture

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data modeling, and


database design.

• Data Architecture:

o Expertise in various database architectures and technologies, including Relational


(SQL) and Non-Relational (NoSQL) databases.


o Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale data platforms such as


Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, ODS, and Data Lakehouses.


o Strong proficiency in creating data models and applying various data modeling


techniques (e.g., 3NF, Dimensional Modeling, Data Vault).
• Model Design: Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into


robust, scalable, and efficient data model designs.

Soft Skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to


non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in matrixed, fast-paced transformation environments
• Experience leading architecture reviews and design authority forums

Preferred Skills
• Payments Industry Experience: Prior experience in the financial services sector,


specifically within the payments domain (e.g., processing, clearing, settlement).
• ISO 20022 Knowledge: Familiarity with or experience implementing solutions based on


the ISO 20022 standard for financial messaging.
• Big Data Technologies: Knowledge of technologies such as event driven architectures,


Spark, Kafka, or similar systems.