Data Platform Architect
BC Forward

Data Platform Architect

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer for a opportunity in Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC (Hybrid)!
Position Title:Data Platform Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Anticipated Start Date: 10/22/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 8+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]
Pay Range:$45-$47/hr only on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, data integration, and data processing frameworks, with expertise in Databricks and a passion for optimizing diverse workloads.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design the data architecture for the proposed platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and support for advanced analytics and data science workloads.
• Ensure the platform supports multi-cloud operations, data sharing, and integration with various data sources, including on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects and Engineers to implement data governance, financial governance, and compliance features.
• Optimize the platform for handling diverse workloads, relational operations, and multi-model data processing.
• Design and model data architecture tailored to organizational needs, leveraging Databricks and other relevant technologies.
• Develop and implement data ingestion frameworks, ensuring efficient and scalable data pipelines.
• Architect and maintain data Lakehouse storage solutions, emphasizing best practices for data modeling and schema design.
• Create and optimize data processing frameworks to support diverse workloads and data sources.
• Provide client-facing support, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical solutions.
• Lead efforts in data sharing and integration across various platforms, connecting structured and unstructured data sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document enterprise rollout strategies, data security blueprints, and architectural standards.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, a technical field, or a related business field. Equivalent training/certifications/experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant technology roles, with a focus on data architecture.
• 5+ years in an advanced role, demonstrating leadership in guiding teams directly or indirectly.
• 5+ years of experience in architecting and maintaining big data platform architectures utilizing AWS Data & Analytics Services
• 2+ years of experience in Databricks implementations
• Strong expertise in designing and supporting complex application architectures, including integration of disparate data sources.
• Experience in documenting enterprise rollout strategies and developing data security blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills
  

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:

Data Engineer

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230133 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Washington, DC (Onsite)

Job Type
Information Technology

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/09/2024

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