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Data Architect III

Horizontal Talent
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
We're looking for an experienced Cloud Data Architect to support the design, development, and governance of data architecture for a remote team focused on business intelligence and analytics. This role offers the opportunity to shape data models, improve data quality, and help enable strong reporting and decision-making capabilities across the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain data architecture, schemas, metadata, repositories, and data models that support business intelligence and analytics needs
  • Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical technical designs with clear traceability
  • Support database administration activities such as configuration, resource allocation, and review of loaded data for accuracy
  • Troubleshoot database applications and support data-related issues across systems and processing architectures
  • Develop and refine data analytic models, ad hoc queries, and reports for audit and business leadership
  • Perform SQL analysis to assess existing metrics and help define new metrics and reporting needs
  • Lead or support testing activities, including unit testing, ETL validation, SQL/reporting tool testing, and script development
  • Collaborate within an Agile team to improve reporting, dashboards, data governance, data cleanup, and data sharing processes
  • Monitor and help improve data integrity, quality, and efficiency through automation and infrastructure enhancements
Skills
  • 9 years of relevant experience in data architecture, business intelligence, database design, or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data warehouses, and data analysis techniques
  • Experience working with data models, metadata, repositories, and database schema management
  • Ability to analyze business needs and convert them into technical design solutions
  • Experience supporting reporting, dashboards, metrics, and performance measurement efforts
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy and quality
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to Agile delivery
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with technical and business stakeholders
Preferred Skills
  • Technology certification related to the role
  • Experience with ETL processes, code-level testing, and script development
  • Familiarity with data governance, data sharing agreements, and data cleanup initiatives
  • Background supporting infrastructure design and automation improvements
  • Experience developing balanced scorecards or dashboard solutions

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and belonging strengthen our teams, improve our work, and help us better serve the communities we support.

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