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Data Architect
- Columbia, SC
- Contract
Company Description
Direct Client
Job Description
Title: Data Architect
Duration: 3+ months with possibility extension
Location: Columbia, SC (90% Remote)
Description
Generic: Responsible for the overall design of the enterprisewide data/information architecture, which maps to the enterprise architecture and balances the need for access against security and performance requirements. Knowledgeable in most aspects of designing and constructing data architectures, operational data stores, and data marts. Focuses on enterprisewide data modeling and database design. Defines data/information architecture standards, policies and procedures for the organization, structure, attributes and nomenclature of data elements, and applies accepted data content standards to technology projects. Facilitates consistent business analysis, data acquisition and access analysis and design, Database Management Systems optimization, archiving and recovery strategy, load strategy design and implementation, security and change management at the enterprise level. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: This work is part of the start-up phase of overlapping information system projects.
• Identify and map existing data / information systems
• Create data schema of existing databases in Database Design software; e.g., Toad, CA, etc.
• Develop new DB Schema and physical DB for new Information System
Daily Duties / Responsibilities
Work with team to
• Document existing Database(s)
• Document, cull, and generate schema from current database(s) using SQL and DB tool(s)
o Clean and validate data
o Generate anomaly reports for others to act upon
• Analyze, design and document updated DB schema with industry standard features and create a map from current to new DB
• Design, implement and test migration from current DB to the new DB
• Assist other DB staff with similar duties
• Document tasks and provide up-to-date status through the project collaboration tools
• Assist and develop SQL views for forms and reports
Required Skills (rank IN Order OF Importance)
• Accounting & Financial knowledge & experience in connection with DB and application development
• Database experience (5 years min.) of at least two (2) databases
o MySQL
o MS SQL Server
o Other
• Database tools, at least one of the following (1-year min.)
o MySQL Workbench
o TOAD or equivalent
• Experience implementing up-to-date industry standard procedures and schemas for the majority of the following
o Naming conventions
o Revising DB schemas for consistent use of terminology, naming, etc.
o Update history
o Logging
o HIPAA compliance
o Security and access control
o Data exchange protocols
o Cross platform integration
• Strong knowledge and use of SQL; multi table JOINS, functions, procedures, triggers, etc.
• Experience creating SQL views for the foundation of reports and forms
• Excellent listening and communication (written & verbal) skills; ability to discuss and present information logically and concisely
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Willing to share knowledge & experience with others
• Flexible problem solver; use of previous knowledge & experience, yet open to alternative methods when made available
Preferred Skills (rank IN Order OF Importance)
• Additional Database tools experience; e.g.
o Datanamic tool Suite
o ErWin
• Survey application DB schema with update history capacity
• Open Source development experience; e.g., PHP and/or JavaScript coding
• Experience with disconnected (store & forward) database applications
• Database experience
o Sybase
o MS Access
• Experience with Platforms as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS)
o Data transfers
o Data integration across systems
• Experience with Data Governance and related documentation requirements
Required Education/certifications
Bachelor of Science; BA may be considered
Preferred Education/certifications
Master of Science or PhD
Additional Information
Mysql, MS Sql, Erwin are required
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Data Architect
- Columbia, SC
- Contract
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