Data Architect, Intermediate - 2334

Tallahassee, FL
Full Time
DSR-002334
Experienced

 Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Data Architect, Intermediate for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

The Data Architects, under the working job title of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Architects, will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The ETL Architects will drive the development of data integration pipelines, enabling efficient, reliable access to critical data within the Correction Information Management System (CIMS) Data Warehouse/Data Lake on Azure. The ETL Architects will work with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Power BI, and Azure Purview.
The ETL Architects will be at the forefront of transforming complex data into actionable insights. The ETL Architects will be responsible for ensuring data integrity, security, and performance, all while meeting mission-critical needs. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

ETL Pipeline Design and Development:

  • Lead the design and development of high-performing ETL processes to integrate and transform data across disparate sources;
  • Deliver efficient, reliable pipelines that meet business needs and maintain the highest standards of security; and
  • Utilize ADF to automate and streamline data workflows, ensuring smooth transitions from source to target.


Data Integration and Transformation:

  • Build and manage complex ETL workflows that extract, transform, and load data for downstream analytics and reporting, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and secure; and
  • Take ownership of data quality and validation, creating resilient ETL processes that ensure only trusted data reaches its destination.


Cloud Platform Expertise:

  • Leverage the full power of the Azure ecosystem—ADF, Databricks, Synapse, and Purview—to manage and process high volumes of structured and unstructured data, delivering solutions that are scalable and performance-optimized; and
  • Integrate large datasets into Azure Synapse Analytics, enabling analytics teams to deliver data-driven insights that support the Department’s mission.


Performance Optimization:

  • Continuously optimize ETL jobs to minimize latency and maximize throughput; and
  • Ensure the architecture supports fast, reliable data access for end-users and systems, meeting stringent performance metrics.


Security and Compliance:

  • Embed security and compliance best practices in every step of the ETL process.
  • Protect sensitive data by adhering to industry standards and ensuring compliance with the Department’s data governance policies; and
  • Use Azure Purview to enforce data governance, track data lineage, and ensure that data handling meets the highest standards of integrity.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, and security experts) to design and implement ETL solutions that meet the Department’s evolving needs; and
  • Act as a technical leader and mentor, helping guide junior team members and providing expert guidance on data processing and transformation best practices.


Documentation and Best Practices:

  • Develop and maintain clear, detailed documentation for ETL processes, ensuring the team can consistently deliver high-quality, reliable solutions; and
  • Establish and enforce best practices for data handling, ETL development, and security, driving a culture of excellence and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Seven (7) or more years of experience in ETL development and data engineering;
  • Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience working with ADF, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Purview;
  • Proven track record of building and optimizing large-scale ETL pipelines for high-performance, high-availability environments;
  • Extensive expertise in Spark, Python, and/or Scala for large-scale data transformations;
  • Strong Structured Query Language (SQL) proficiency and experience working with complex data structures
  • In-depth knowledge of data governance, security protocols, and role-based access control (RBAC) within the Azure ecosystem; and
  • Ability to design ETL processes that are resilient, efficient, and fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possession of a Microsoft Office Certification as an Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Azure Fundamentals; and
  • Azure Databricks Certification as a Data Engineer Associate.

Education Required:

  • A bachelor’s degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, equivalent work experience, including experience in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions, can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis, when applicable.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

  • A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
  • A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
  • A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
  • A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
  • Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
    • the pre-employment testing protocol:
      • background investigation
      • drug screening

Our Employees:

  • Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
  • Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
    • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short/Long-Term Disability
    • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
    • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
    • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
    • Employee Referral Plan
    • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE  or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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