Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Database Architect owns the data architecture for the platform. You will design the data models, storage strategy, and data-flow patterns for a high-volume filing platform on AWS, ensuring performance, integrity, security, and regulatory auditability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own the target-state data architecture and data models for the platform

- Design storage, partitioning, and access strategies on AWS data services (Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift)

- Define data governance, lineage, and quality standards

- Architect data pipelines, integration, and dissemination patterns

- Ensure data security, encryption, and regulatory auditability

- Partner with product and cloud architects on cross-domain data concerns

- Support analytics and AI/ML data enablement

- Review data designs and mentor database developers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.

- Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.

- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.

- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.

- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.

- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

- 10+ years of data engineering/architecture experience

- Deep expertise in data modeling and both relational and NoSQL databases

- Experience with AWS data services at scale

- Strong understanding of data governance and security

Preferred Qualifications:

- AWS data/analytics certification

- Financial-regulatory or high-volume systems experience

- Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement

Salary Description

$175,000-$195,000 (based on pertinent experience)