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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Shakti Solutions
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Data Architecture, High-Level Architecture, Secure Coding, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Strategy, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8ed6a899-be74-4104-b13e-4f7fd41e7bc2

## About the Role

Over 5 Years of Experience as an Data Architect., + SQL

 + SSIS
 + Data Modeling
 + Azure

Good communication skills.

## Description

Be familiar with and understand the overall NexLync data strategy and data models.
Provide data-architectural leadership and guidance across all engineering teams.
On request, assist the Solutions Architects, Software Developers or Database Developers with
the design of data architecture changes based on new features and enhancements.
Review, provide feedback for, and approve the data architectural decisions of the onshore and
offshore engineering teams prior to implementation for appropriateness and to ensure
compliance with overall NexLync data strategy.
Working with other Data Architects, design and maintain the high-level architecture of the
NexLync platform, including ERD database diagrams, data flow diagrams, or other database
diagrams or documentation as may be necessary to specify and communicate the data
architecture.
Provide technical leadership and development support to Database Developers, as needed.
Be familiar with the overarching data strategy and architecture of the NexLync platform, and
(primarily through Database Developers) direct the engineering teams to understand and
adhere to established strategy, architecture, guidelines, and standards (coding standards,
reference architectures, secure coding practices, etc.).
Working with the Database Developers(s), other Data Architects, and other stakeholders,
participate in the database code review process.
As part of the Architect Team:
o Participate in the identification and refinement of data requirements for platform
features and help define the design of architectural solutions for implementation by the
engineering team(s).
o Participate in the review of the overall NexLync platform and data architecture to
identify performance bottlenecks, scalability constraints, or other issues that are or may
have an adverse impact on the NexLync platform.
o Write Technology Proposals (as needed) to propose changes to the standard data
architectures, practices, or guidelines across all engineering teams.
o Participate in the development and evaluation of Technology Proposals.
o Participate in the establishment and development of a roadmap articulating the long-
term vision and strategy for the NexLync platform, including the introduction of new
capabilities, products, features, and lines of business.


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