Senior Data Architect

Employment Type: Contract to hire Location: Wisconsin or Remote Carex is partnering with a Financial Services industry partner to find an experienced Senior Data Architect who will provide strategic leadership in designing and executing enterprise-wide data architecture initiatives. This role is pivotal in enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization and driving transformation efforts through scalable, secure, and innovative data architecture strategies. Summary The Senior Data Architect will lead the design and implementation of a unified data architecture that aligns with long-term business goals. This individual will play a key role in shaping the organization's data ecosystem—ensuring scalability, governance, and innovation while collaborating with executive leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders to support enterprise-wide data transformation. What You’ll Do • Lead the design, implementation, and governance of comprehensive enterprise data architecture frameworks that support scalability, performance, and security. • Oversee cross-functional data initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring cohesive and efficient data integration and delivery. • Develop and maintain a long-term data architecture vision and roadmap aligned with strategic business and digital transformation objectives. • Conduct architecture reviews and ensure data solutions meet standards for scalability, performance, and compliance. • Incorporate data governance and quality management practices into architectural decisions, including data validation, monitoring, and security controls. • Serve as a key liaison to executive leadership, presenting architecture strategies and influencing organizational data decisions. • Evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept initiatives, and guide the organization in adopting next-generation data tools and platforms. • Mentor and lead teams of data architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven excellence. What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field. • 15+ years of experience in technology, with at least 10 years in enterprise data architecture or data strategy roles. • Proven experience leading complex, large-scale data architecture projects in enterprise environments. • Expertise with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS), data lakes, and solutions such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric. • Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). • Advanced proficiency in data modeling, metadata management, and data integration platforms. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business strategies. • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment around data initiatives. • Preferred: Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Azure Solutions Architect. Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. #LI-WR1 Apply tot his job