Data Architect

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Data Architect (Contract) - Hybrid in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Data Architect

Summary

Carex is partnering with a financial services industry partner to hire a Data Architect. This role will lead the design and evolution of modern enterprise data architecture strategies that support scalable, secure, and high-performing data ecosystems. The ideal candidate brings deep experience within insurance and financial services environments, strong expertise across the Microsoft data stack including Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake, and hands-on experience building modern data products and MVPs leveraging Agentic AI for data management. This individual will collaborate across business and technology teams to drive enterprise-wide data initiatives, modernize legacy environments, and enable data-driven decision making.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement modern enterprise data architectures that support scalable, secure, and cost-effective data platforms and solutions
• Establish future-state data architecture blueprints aligned to enterprise business goals and strategic data initiatives
• Lead architecture efforts for data products, data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-native environments
• Develop conceptual and logical data models that promote consistency, standardization, and reusability across the organization
• Drive enterprise data integration strategies across multiple systems and platforms
• Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to implement scalable data storage and management solutions
• Build and maintain architecture documentation including data models, lineage, standards, and data flow diagrams
• Establish and enforce data governance, lineage, security, and quality management standards
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise compliance, governance, and security requirements
• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and tools that improve data engineering and analytics capabilities
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and MVP development efforts related to AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI applications within data management
• Collaborate closely with AI and innovation teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled data modernization
• Assess and modernize legacy systems while driving ongoing technology debt reduction initiatives
• Serve as a technical advisor to business and technology stakeholders on enterprise data strategy and architecture best practices
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization to deliver enterprise data initiatives
• Mentor junior data engineers and architects, fostering technical growth and architectural best practices across the team
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong experience in data architecture, data modeling, data warehousing, and enterprise data platform design
• Deep domain expertise within insurance and financial services environments
• Expertise with Microsoft data technologies including Fabric, Azure, Data Factory, Power BI, and Copilot
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and modern cloud-based data platforms
• Experience building scalable enterprise data products and modern data ecosystems
• Practical experience building MVPs leveraging Agentic AI and GenAI technologies for data management and operational efficiencies
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture concepts including cloud-native solutions, real-time data distribution, metadata management, and enterprise governance
• Advanced proficiency with SQL, NoSQL, and enterprise data modeling tools
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise data governance and data quality frameworks
• Ability to assess both traditional and modern data architecture approaches and recommend scalable solutions
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and mentor technical teams
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Fabric certifications, or Certified Data Management Professional are a plus
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.