Data Architect

Are you a visionary Data Architect with a proven track record of delivering innovative, scalable data solutions? We’re looking for a highly experienced professional to strengthen a vital, yet under-resourced, data architecture team. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise across applications, databases, data lakes, Customer MDM, and modern cloud platforms to design and implement cost-effective, high-performance data solutions. If you’re delivery-driven, responsive, and thrive in fast-paced enterprise environments, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design. Design and evolve enterprise data architectures spanning applications, databases, data lakes, analytics platforms, and Customer MDM. Define and review data models (OLTP, analytical, lakehouse, MDM) to ensure scalability, performance, and governance. Partner with solution and application architects to align data architecture with broader system designs. Evaluate and recommend modern data platforms, tools, and architectural patterns. Execution & Delivery. Actively participate in hands-on execution, including database optimization, data platform deployments, and production support. Review and correct data designs, implementations, and performance issues across teams. Drive legacy-to-modern data platform migrations (on-prem to cloud, monolith to modular architectures). Ensure cost-efficient designs, optimizing cloud usage and storage/compute strategies. Customer MDM & Data Governance (High Priority). Lead or support Customer MDM initiatives, including mastering strategies, golden record design, data quality, and governance. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define customer data models and integration patterns. Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (PII, PCI, SOX, etc.). Collaboration & Engagement. Serve as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, reviews, and recommendations to engineering and data teams. Engage actively in meetings and design discussions, responding quickly to architecture and delivery needs. Partner with data science, analytics, manufacturing, and IIoT teams to support operational and advanced analytics use cases. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Data Solution Architecture roles. Strong hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP acceptable). Proven experience across: Applications & databases. Data lakes and lakehouse architectures. Customer MDM / Master Data Management. Data integration and analytics platforms. Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server). Experience with Databricks or similar modern analytics platforms. Strong understanding of data modeling, performance tuning, and data lifecycle management. Ability to work in fast-moving environments with high engagement and rapid turnaround expectations. Nice to Have: Experience with manufacturing, IIoT, or operational data environments. Exposure to data science and ML platforms (enablement and architecture, not necessarily model development). Experience with data governance frameworks and enterprise architecture standards. Relevant certifications (cloud, data, or architecture). Benefits: 401(k). Dental Insurance. Health insurance. Vision insurance. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people. The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs. Additional Responsibilities: Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts. Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc. Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base. Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested. About us: At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.