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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Emergent Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Loss, Data Migration, Data Recovery, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Storage Technologies, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Data-Architect-Emergent-Technologies-Inc-193072671913656/

## About the Role

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration
Strong experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms
Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues
Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with recent experience in the last 2 years
Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles
Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, data pipeline tools, and modern data storage frameworks

## Description

Design & Implementation: Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.
Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.
Data Management: Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.
Backup & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.
Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.
Security Compliance: Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.
Documentation: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.
Required Education, Experience & Skills


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