Ztek Consulting · 10 hours ago
Data Architect
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelZtek Consulting is seeking a Data Architect to lead and mentor a team of data engineers in designing and implementing data systems for VA claims processing. The role involves architecting enterprise-level data solutions, writing production-grade code, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet compliance and governance standards.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Swapnil Tekale
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of data engineers in the design and implementation of VA claims processing data systems
Architect and hands-on build enterprise-level data solutions, from prototyping through production deployment
Write and structure production-grade code for ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformations, and integration frameworks using Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools
Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) while actively building the database schemas and table structures
Build and optimize data warehouse solutions in PySpark, AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS SageMaker, and Google BigQuery, including performance tuning and cost optimization
Implement metadata management systems and data governance frameworks aligned with VA policies
Deploy and configure CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools for AWS and GCP environments
Establish and enforce engineering best practices, code review standards, and technical documentation across the team
Collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to translate requirements into implemented solutions
Architect and implement secure, compliant data solutions meeting VA standards and federal regulations (HIPAA, CCPA)
Design and build data quality frameworks, monitoring systems, and automated testing infrastructure
Support data lifecycle management through hands-on implementation of archival systems and retention policies
Qualification
Required
Lead and mentor a team of data engineers in the design and implementation of VA claims processing data systems
Architect and hands-on build enterprise-level data solutions, from prototyping through production deployment
Write and structure production-grade code for ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformations, and integration frameworks using Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools
Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) while actively building the database schemas and table structures
Build and optimize data warehouse solutions in PySpark, AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS SageMaker, and Google BigQuery, including performance tuning and cost optimization
Implement metadata management systems and data governance frameworks aligned with VA policies
Deploy and configure CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools for AWS and GCP environments
Establish and enforce engineering best practices, code review standards, and technical documentation across the team
Collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to translate requirements into implemented solutions
Architect and implement secure, compliant data solutions meeting VA standards and federal regulations (HIPAA, CCPA)
Design and build data quality frameworks, monitoring systems, and automated testing infrastructure
Support data lifecycle management through hands-on implementation of archival systems and retention policies
Company
Ztek Consulting
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for its clients.
Founded in 2007
201-500 employees
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