Senior Data Architect - Common Data Model & Metadata Platforms

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Job Information

Job Type: Contract

Industry: IT Services

Date Opened: 04/24/2026

Country: United States

State/Province: California

Zip/Postal Code: 90703

City: Cerritos

Job Description

City: Must reside in PST Time zone in the US (Will consider MST for the right candidate) Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Remote Duration: 12 Months Rate Range: Max is $110 in C2C or $100 in W2 Work Authorization: USC or GC Only Must Have: Common Data Model and Metamodel development Data integration and data standards (NIEM preferred) Python, Java, TCL RDF and SPARQL Data formats: XML, JSON, HL7, FRL, VRL, HRL Metadata management and data dictionary design CI/CD pipelines and deployment Responsibilities: Lead current state assessment of metadata systems and identify gaps Design and build common metamodel and enterprise data model Develop and enhance metadata utility platform Integrate multiple data formats and systems into unified model Create data dictionary and standardized data definitions Drive future state architecture and enhancements Support testing, validation, and production deployment Manage CI/CD setup and system environments Conduct knowledge transfer and documentation Coordinate with program manager and stakeholders on priorities and delivery Qualifications: 3+ years building common metamodels across systems 3+ years in data modeling, integration specs, and governance 2+ years with Python, Java, or TCL 2+ years with RDF and SPARQL Strong experience with structured and semi-structured data formats Experience delivering enterprise data platforms end to end Background in large-scale data integration projects Nice to Have: NIEM standards experience Metadata tools or message broker systems Experience with Cloverleaf or similar integration platforms