Sr. Data Architect - Data Modeler

Overview A growing financial services organization is seeking a Data Architect to play a key role in shaping its next‑generation data environment. This individual will help design and evolve a modern data ecosystem that supports analytics, reporting, and critical business operations. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong architectural thinking with hands‑on data modeling expertise, and who enjoys working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing Designing Enterprise Data Architecture Define and evolve the organization’s data architecture framework Establish standards, best practices, and guiding principles for data design Align data architecture with broader business and technology initiatives Hands‑On Data Modeling (Core Focus) Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models Translate business requirements into scalable, well‑structured data designs Develop reusable models that support both operational and analytical use cases Ensure consistency across data domains and systems Master Data Strategy & Design Contribute to the design of enterprise master data structures Define how key business entities (customers, accounts, products) are managed and standardized Support creation of rules for matching, merging, and maintaining high‑quality master data Data Quality & Governance Support Help establish consistent approaches to data quality and integrity Collaborate with governance, metadata, and data stewardship teams Support efforts related to data lineage, cataloging, and standardization Modern Data Platform Design Contribute to architecture of scalable data platforms (data warehouses, data lakes, lakehouse environments) Assist in defining patterns for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption Ensure solutions are designed for performance, scalability, and maintainability Integration & Data Flow Design Define approaches for moving and integrating data across systems Support design of ETL/ELT pipelines and data exchange patterns Review and guide technical solutions for alignment with standards Collaboration & Business Engagement Partner with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate into technical solutions Work with data engineering, analytics, and governance teams Act as a bridge between business concepts and technical implementation What We're Looking For Required Experience 6‑12 years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or closely related disciplines Strong hands‑on experience creating data models across multiple abstraction levels Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL Experience designing or contributing to enterprise‑scale data solutions Familiarity with data governance and data quality concepts Experience working in cloud or hybrid data environments Preferred Experience Experience within financial services or related domains Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud‑based architectures Exposure to data warehousing and lakehouse concepts Dimensional modeling or similar techniques Master data management concepts Work Environment Remote during the initial contract period Hybrid schedule anticipated upon permanent transition (remote and onsite collaboration) Multiple geographic locations supported Who You Are Hands‑on architect who enjoys working directly with data structures Comfortable moving between technical design and business conversations Able to work in evolving environments with changing priorities Detail‑oriented, yet able to think strategically about long‑term data design Why This Role This opportunity offers the chance to play a foundational role in building and modernizing a data ecosystem that supports both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term business growth. You’ll influence design decisions, collaborate across teams, and shape how data is used across the organization. Job Type & Location Contract to Hire. Based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $75.00‑$100.00 per hour. Benefits for the temporary role may include: Medical, dental & vision Critical illness, accident, and hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents) Short‑ and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Paid time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave) Application Deadline The position is anticipated to close on July 10, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems