Data Architect

Anika Systems

Data Architect leading design and implementation of enterprise data architectures for federal clients. Shaping data strategy and enabling data-driven decision-making with cloud platforms.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftApacheAWSSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architectures supporting federal clients
Shape data strategy and enable data-driven decision-making
Support the establishment and maturation of Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) organizations
Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models, including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)
Define and enforce standards for data integration, data quality, and data lifecycle management
Lead or support stakeholder listening campaigns to gather input from executives, data leaders, and practitioners across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field or comparable experience
8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management
Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML or generative AI capabilities into data platforms
Hands-on experience with: AWS data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, Lake Formation) Apache technologies (e.g., Spark, Iceberg, Hive) Relational databases
Strong expertise in data modeling and ERD development
Experience designing or implementing Knowledge Graphs, ontologies, or semantic data models
Familiarity with Graph-based retrieval approaches (e.g., GraphRAG or similar patterns)
Experience implementing metadata management, data cataloging, and data governance solutions
Demonstrated experience supporting federal data strategy initiatives or OCDO organizations
Strong understanding of data quality, lineage, observability, and AI data readiness frameworks
Proficiency with AI-assisted tools and workflows (e.g., LLM copilots, automated code generation, data augmentation tools)
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a federal clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote
Empowerment in delivering customer success
Opportunities for professional growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data ArchitectureData EngineeringData ManagementData ModelingEntity Relationship DiagramsKnowledge GraphsMetadata ManagementData CatalogingData QualityData Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementStrategic ThinkingCollaboration