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Technology Data Architect

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company

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Stamford, CT

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Job Description

Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a highly skilled Technology Data Architect to support a large-scale enterprise data modernization initiative for a valued client.

This role will lead the design and implementation strategy for a centralized data warehouse platform that consolidates departmental datasets through structured Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes. The selected professional will develop a scalable architecture roadmap, deliver a proof of concept, and establish governance frameworks to enable secure, AI-ready, data-driven decision-making.

Position Overview

The Technology Data Architect will assess the current data ecosystem and define a future-state architecture capable of integrating multiple departmental data sources into a unified platform.

This role requires expertise in enterprise data modeling, ETL engineering, cloud and hybrid architectures, and governance frameworks. The architect will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Public Safety, Data Analytics, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and long-term scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture

  • Assess current data architecture, platforms, and interdepartmental data flows.
  • Design a secure and scalable target-state architecture (cloud, hybrid, or on-premises).
  • Develop AI-ready architecture frameworks supporting Business Intelligence (BI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives.
  • Define enterprise data models, metadata standards, and integration patterns.

ETL & Data Integration Framework

  • Architect structured ETL pipelines to consolidate departmental datasets into a centralized data warehouse.
  • Develop and deliver a proof of concept integrating at least two departments.
  • Create a repeatable, step-by-step onboarding framework for integrating additional departments.
  • Recommend appropriate tools, technologies, and implementation best practices.

Governance & Security Alignment

  • Establish data governance standards and data lifecycle management processes.
  • Integrate security and compliance considerations into architectural design.
  • Define access control models and data classification standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation

  • Conduct structured interviews with data owners and custodians across departments.
  • Translate business requirements into technical architecture solutions.
  • Provide executive-ready architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Develop a phased implementation roadmap with clearly defined milestones.
  • Deliver final architecture documentation and knowledge transfer sessions.

Required Deliverables

  • Current-state architecture assessment documentation
  • Target-state AI-ready (BI/ML-enabled) architecture diagrams
  • Enterprise data architecture standards and design principles
  • Technology and tooling recommendations
  • Implementation roadmap with milestones
  • Final architecture documentation and structured knowledge transfer

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience as a Data Architect or Technology Architect.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ETL architecture design and enterprise data warehouse implementation.
  • Strong experience with modern data platforms, including: Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), Data lakes and enterprise data warehouses, Hybrid data infrastructures
  • Proven experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and system design capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications such as: AWS or Azure Data Architect certifications, TOGAF or enterprise architecture certifications, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • Experience supporting public-sector or regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated case studies of enterprise data warehouse implementation.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.69 - $73.09 per hour

Work Location: In person