Data Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, VA | Reston, VA (hybrid) ProspectBlue is partnering with a national technology consulting firm on several Data Architect openings. This is a hands-on architecture role. You'll own the design, and you'll stay close enough to the code to review it. What the work looks like Assessing current-state data environments and designing the target state — data lakes, warehouses, single-source-of-truth platforms Making and defending architectural trade-offs around cost, performance, governance, security, and access Delivering the solution you designed, alongside the engineering team, through to production Mentoring engineers and running design and code reviews What we're looking for Consulting experience is required, with a track record of assessment through delivery. Strategy-and-recommendation work without implementation behind it isn't the profile Multiple full architecture cycles at enterprise scale. You should be able to walk through several designs you've owned and explain why you made the calls you made Advanced SQL and Python; depth across AWS and/or Azure, plus Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, NoSQL, and real-time distribution tooling Still hands-on. Not full-time in the code, but current enough to get into it when the engagement needs it Working knowledge of data governance practices — MDM, security, privacy, policy Practical use of AI tooling in your workflow Logistics Hybrid. Client needs drive the schedule — some engagements are onsite, most are largely remote. Candidates who require guaranteed full-time remote are not a fit Must live within a reasonable commute of one of the office locations listed Minimal travel, averaging about one day per month #J-18808-Ljbffr