Data Architect

Federal Reserve Board

Data Architect designing scalable data systems for economic applications with the St. Louis Fed.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve the target data architecture supporting economic data systems.
Design scalable storage architectures capable of supporting billions of time-series observations and historical revisions.
Develop metadata schemas supporting dataset discoverability, lineage, and governance.
Standardize dataset structures and metadata across multiple platforms.
Implement scalable data processing frameworks capable of supporting growing dataset volumes.
Improve indexing and metadata strategies that support dataset search and discovery.
Enable advanced analytical capabilities for researchers and developers.
Partner with the Application Architect to optimize data access patterns for APIs and applications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering or database design
Deep understanding of modern data technology stacks, cloud data platforms (AWS preferred), and enterprise software solutions
Demonstrated experience designing, architecting and supporting external / public-facing applications with a strong emphasis on scalability, security, availability and performance
Knowledge of and leading adoption of industry best practices in the areas of DataOps and modern data stack tools, data governance, SQL and other query tools
Industry-related certifications in one or more of the above areas are desired
Demonstrated experience in cloud data architecture skills including designing, architecting and delivering modern cloud data platforms
Expert knowledge of data modeling techniques and tools, data lifecycle management and integration patterns
Experience with data storage technologies, partitioning strategies, caching, data access patterns, and robust security strategies
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
US Citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Tuition & Training assistance/reimbursement
401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fund
Top-notch health care benefits
Child and family care leave
Professional development opportunities
And more...

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Hard Skills & Tools

data architecturedata engineeringdatabase designdata modeling techniquesdata lifecycle managementcloud data platformsSQLdata processing frameworksmetadata schemasdata storage technologies

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skills