Data Architect-Only W2

Company Description

Role: Principal Data Engineer/Data Architect (Public Sector Financial Systems)

Location: Phoenix, AZ – onsite

Type: Contract to hire

Role Summary (high level):

This individual will serve as a senior technical resource supporting a public-sector financial system, with a strong focus on data architecture, data engineering, and data integration. The role is hands-on and will support ongoing system enhancements, performance optimization, and the establishment of foundational data management practices.

A. Data Engineering and Architecture Support

• Design, implement, and maintain relational data models supporting transactional and reporting use cases.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SQL-based data objects, including tables, views, stored procedures, and indexes.
• Support data access and integration within a full-stack application environment.
• Design and implement data interfaces and services to support system integrations.
• Perform data performance tuning, diagnostics, and optimization activities.
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and auditability requirements.

B. Application Enhancement and Delivery Support

• Support enhancement and feature development efforts for an existing production system.
• Participate in backlog refinement, technical design, and implementation activities related to data components.
• Provide production support and issue resolution related to data quality, performance, or integrity.
• Support testing, deployment, and post-release stabilization activities.

C. Data Management Practice Enablement

• Assist in defining and documenting data management standards and best practices.
• Develop templates, patterns, and reference implementations to support consistent data engineering practices.
• Support the establishment of data governance and stewardship concepts appropriate to organizational maturity.
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to support long-term sustainability.

3. Required Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in data engineering and/or data architecture roles.
• Advanced proficiency with relational database platforms, including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting full-stack application environments, including integration with application code.
• Experience designing and supporting data integrations and application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Demonstrated experience supporting production financial or transactional systems.

Professional Experience

• Experience supporting post-implementation or post-go-live enhancement efforts.
• Ability to operate independently as a senior technical resource with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in public-sector or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public-sector financial, revenue, or accounting systems.
• Experience with cloud or hybrid data architectures.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, or master data concepts.
• Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments.

Thanks

Sarvar Khan

Additional Information

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