Cloud Data Architect

Cloud Data ArchitectStrivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors. Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.Position OverviewAs a Cloud Data Architect your roles and responsibilities will include:Design and implement efficient and scalable Cloud data architecture.Develop data models and database designs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Business Stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement solutions.Work closely with Data Domain owners to establish Data Governance and Data Sharing Terms policies.Optimize database performance and ensure data quality.Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in data management.Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.QualificationsMost importantly, you need to be a passionate Cloud Data Architect who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Cloud Data Architect would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with four-plus (4+) years IT experienceIn lieu of a degree, ten-plus (10+) years of relevant IT experience required.7+ years in business intelligence and data management, including Data Architect roles; 5+ years with cloud solutions (AWS), including leading at least one large-scale cloud modernization project.Industry Knowledge: at least 5years of experience in Pharma commercial data domains is a must (GxP processes is plus).Proficiency in AWS components (S3, Glue), Snowflake, Apache Parquet, DBT ETL tools, SnapLogic, middleware solutions, and SQL/NoSQL databases.Semantic Data Models & Knowledge Graphs: Expertise in developing semantic data models using ontologies and taxonomies, designing Knowledge Graphs, and delivering AI data pipelines for NLP, recommendation engines, and predictive analytics.Data Pipeline Optimization: Proven ability to design and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and enhancement of structured and unstructured data.Architectural Design & Innovation: Strong skills in designing complex architectures, confidently defending design decisions, and driving technical advancements with innovative ideas and collaboration.Certifications & Tools: AWS Solution Architect certification is a plus; experience with Innovator is a plus.Soft Skills: Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills; ability to design and defend complex architectures.Additional: Experience with agile delivery models and willingness to travel as needed.We understand that even if you are a seasoned Cloud Data Architect you may not have all the skills listed here.Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 7+ years in business intelligence and data management, including Data Architect roles Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits Location: Ridgefield, CT Remote / Hybrid: Hybrid Relocation accepted: YesWe don't offer any sponsorship