What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Architect position at The Ash Group?
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Summary
The Ash Group is hiring a Database Architect for our client (a major electricity and natural gas utility provider) based hybrid in Denver, CO. This strategic role requires 8-10 years of experience in data architecture to support the critical CIS Modernization/Transformation effort within the Customer Portfolio.
You will focus on solution architecture, data modeling, data governance, and data integration patterns across a modern hybrid environment, heavily utilizing AWS native services and Databricks (Datalakehouse architecture).
Role Details
- Compensation: Competitive pay rate of $107 per hour.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
- Duration: 6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.
- Location: Hybrid in Denver, CO.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide architecture oversight and guidance for the CIS Modernization effort, specifically addressing data migration, data quality, and data access integration patterns.
- Assess and implement data modeling standards (e.g., Customer 360 view) for core operational databases, ensuring optimal design for storage and quick, real-time access (e.g., AWS Aurora/Relational database).
- Develop and set standards for data governance and management, defining system of record and system of truth to minimize data replication.
- Design solutions focused on data access, movement, visualization, and integrations across hybrid cloud/on-prem solutions, including SaaS platforms like Salesforce and the Xcel Energy Data Fabric (Databricks).
- Deliver architecture artifacts and diagrams using appropriate tooling, collaborating closely with database engineers and internal/third-party vendors.
What We’re Looking For
- 8–10 years of experience in data architecture or a related technical field.
- Required experience with AWS native services and modern technology stacks (e.g., Databricks, Datalakehouse architectures).
- Strong experience/knowledge in data modeling skills (conceptual, logical, and physical modeling) is mandatory.
- Knowledge of SAP and/or Salesforce data models and architecture is preferred.
- Experience delivering architectural artifacts and diagramming with formal Architecture tooling.
- Experience in the Utility, Energy/Gas, or Communications sector is beneficial.
Apply today to lead data architecture strategy on a massive customer transformation project in the energy utility industry!
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Salary : $107