Data Architect

# Data ArchitectApply**Job#: 3043422****Job Description:**Data Architect**Location:** Irving, Texas (Onsite)Role OverviewAs a Lead Data Architect, you will be responsible for big data and analytics projects that gather and integrate large volumes of data. You will specialize in developing and programming methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze diverse big data sources. This role is central to designing and building relational database models, defining data requirements, and developing strategies for data acquisitions and implementation to meet business needs.Key Responsibilities* Design principles and prepare technical and infrastructure architecture deliverables.* Participate in product design recommendations that span the entire infrastructure framework.* Develop logical and physical database models, and write scripts for data manipulation.* Conduct database unit and systems tests, monitor results, and take corrective actions.* Monitor and resolve database performance, capacity, data integrity, and replication issues.* Serve as a central point of access to data across the organization.* Drive prioritization of data requests, considering organizational goals and the strategic plan.* Perform SQL Data analytics including ad-hoc queries, data transformations, and extraction script analysis.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, or applied mathematics, or equivalent work experience is required.**Experience:** Ten or more years of relevant experience is required. This includes 5+ years of SQL database and query analysis, 5+ years with Unix OS, 2+ years of Synapse data layering, and 2+ years of Python.**Technical Skills:** Strong experience in analytics, advanced analytics, statistics, predictive modeling, machine learning, and data visualization. Expertise in Synapse, Presto, Spark SQL, Druid, and SuperSet. Strong experience in Java, SQL, and Azure Cloud technologies.Preferred Qualifications* Prior experience in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Azure Spark pool, and managing large-scale data warehouses.* Knowledgeable in Apache Airflow.* Previous experience in building data products.* Proficient understanding of algorithms, data structures, and architectural design patterns.* Experience in python/R/SAS for data extraction, data mining, and predictive analytics.* Team leadership and mentoring skills.* Effective communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Irving, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 24, 2026**Pay Range:** $72 - $72 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr