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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect/Data Management Lead - **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Richland, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $208,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Document Management Systems, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Data Streaming, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Star Schema, Apache Kafka, Operational Systems, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b50f4609-ce35-4dae-80cf-4b524efd54e6 ## About the Role * Data architecture and data management experience * Data governance framework implementation * Data integration across multiple disparate systems * Strong SQL/database technology expertise * ETL/ELT and application integration frameworks * Cloud platforms experience (AWS and/or Azure) * Data modeling and data warehousing concepts (normalization, denormalization, star schema, snowflake schema) * Stakeholder requirements gathering and technical solutioning * Experience evaluating and integrating enterprise systems and databases * Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming language, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field * Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, or a related discipline * Experience designing or supporting operational systems, change management systems, or records management systems * Experience integrating data from multiple enterprise applications into centralized platforms * Knowledge of cloud providers, SaaS platforms, and data storage technologies * Experience leading technical initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders * Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark * Experience with data streaming platforms such as Kafka ## Description Seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Management Lead to support the design and implementation of a data-centric platform serving as a single source of truth across the full lifecycle of a large-scale infrastructure project. 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