Data Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking a Data Architect.

Responsibilities:
* Designs and builds relational database models and defines data requirements to meet the business needs
* Develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, and implementation of databases
* Foster value creation from the use of the internal organization's data assets, as well as from the external data ecosystem
* Source the value through envisioning data-enabled strategies as well as enabling all forms of business outcomes through analytics, data and analytics governance, and enterprise information policy

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
* Strong experience in data analysis, data architecture, database design, test data management, quality engineering, or software delivery
* Proficiency writing and optimizing SQL queries for data discovery, validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting
* Experience analyzing relational databases, mainframe data structures, files, batch jobs, APIs, and downstream data consumers
* Ability to translate business rules and system behavior into clear data requirements, mappings, and test data needs
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating across product, engineering, quality, architecture, and operations teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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