Data Architect

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

full-time

Posted on: 9/16/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Mid-LevelSenior

AWSAzureCloudDockerDynamoDBETLJavaScriptKubernetesMongoDBMySQLOraclePythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Design scalable, secure, and highly available data architecture across cloud platforms
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support application and analytics needs
Architect and implement cloud-native data solutions using services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Azure SQL, and Oracle Autonomous DB
Support data migration from on-premises to cloud environments
Collaborate with pipeline engineers to define data flow architectures and integration strategies
Ensure seamless ingestion, transformation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data
Monitor and optimize database and data pipeline performance; implement indexing, partitioning, caching, and clustering strategies
Define and enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP
Oversee encryption, access control, and auditing mechanisms
Support automation of data infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tools and collaborate with DevOps teams
Work closely with developers, analysts, product managers, security specialists, and business stakeholders to align data architecture with business goals
Document data models, architecture decisions, and operational procedures
Stay current with emerging data technologies and recommend improvements to existing data platforms and architecture
Contribute to VA Lighthouse API program: design, develop, and support API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Proven experience with MySQL, Oracle, Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and MongoDB
Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and cloud-native data architecture
Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, FlyAway, and data integration tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud platforms such as AWS
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Strong organizational skills
Preferred: Active VA Public Trust
Preferred: Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs
Preferred: Familiarity with VA Lighthouse tools and infrastructure
Preferred: Certifications in cloud architecture, data engineering, or database administration
Preferred: Experience with Backstage.io, OpenAPI, and OpenTracing
Preferred: Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment