Job ID: JOB_ID_2127
Role Overview: Data Architect (Azure/Snowflake)
VLink Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to join our team for a critical 6+ month engagement in Plymouth, MA. This is a hybrid role requiring local candidates to be on-site at least two days per week. As a Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing and governing the data landscape for a major financial institution, ensuring that data structures are robust, scalable, and aligned with modern enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities and Strategic Objectives
- Data Modeling & Governance: You will be responsible for the design and governance of conceptual, logical, and physical data models specifically tailored for complex banking domains. This includes managing data entities for Customer, Account, Transaction, Product, Risk, and Compliance. You will utilize industry-standard tools like ER Studio to maintain high-fidelity models.
- Enterprise Standards: Define and implement enterprise data architecture standards and modeling best practices. Your work will be deeply integrated with Azure and Snowflake services, including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Azure SQL, and Snowflake’s cloud data warehouse.
- Source-to-Target Mapping: Lead the effort in mapping data elements from legacy source systems to modern target architectures. Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience in FIS Horizon or IBIS banking systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, data engineering teams, and platform architects. You will play a pivotal role in enabling financial reporting solutions that drive business intelligence and regulatory compliance.
- Technical Leadership: Support the overall development lifecycle by providing architectural guidance to data engineers. You will optimize Azure-based data platforms and products for performance, cost-efficiency, and future extensibility.
- Reverse Engineering & Documentation: Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in SQL and Excel to perform reverse engineering on existing data structures. You must be capable of developing clear, well-structured documentation and presentations for executive leadership.
The Future of Data Architecture in 2026
In the evolving landscape of 2026, the role of a Data Architect has shifted from traditional schema management to becoming a curator of data ecosystems. This position requires an understanding of data mesh principles and the ability to integrate AI-ready data pipelines into the core architecture. As financial institutions move toward real-time analytics, your expertise in Snowflake and Azure will be vital in reducing latency and improving data democratization across the organization. We are looking for a visionary who can anticipate the needs of the business and build a foundation that supports both current reporting requirements and future machine learning initiatives.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Data Architecture within the Banking or Financial Services sector.
- Expert-level proficiency in ER Studio or similar data modeling software.
- Deep technical knowledge of the Azure ecosystem (ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse).
- Proven track record of implementing Snowflake data warehousing solutions.
- Strong SQL skills for complex data analysis and reverse engineering.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Local residency in the Plymouth, MA area is mandatory for the hybrid schedule.
Special Requirements
Local candidates only; Hybrid 2 days/week; Banking domain experience (FIS Horizon/IBIS) preferred.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Plymouth, MA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: VLink Inc
Email: ajit.ray@vlinkinfo.com
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