Technology Data Architect
Dhaka Technologies Limited Company
Contract
Stamford, CT
Job description
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