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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $152,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Dataspaces, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Design, DevOps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Azure Data Lake, Salesforce.Com, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Informatica Cloud, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Management, Physical Data Models, Cloud Migration, Data Delivery, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Databricks - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.randstadusa.com/jobs/4/1345396/data-architect_des-moines/ ## About the Role Airflow,AI,Azure Data Factory,Azure Data Lake Storage,Synapse,Azure Synapse,cloud-native solutions,cloud-based solutions,Cloud,cloud-based data,cloud transformation,platform modernization,cloud services,Service Cloud,Salesforce data,Analytics,Data Architect,data architecture,data architectures,Data Governance,data standards,data infrastructure,data integration tools,data lakes,data management,data platforms,data organization,data pipelines,data strategy,data solutions,data warehouses,database design,database technologies,Databricks,data ecosystem,DevOps,data movement,ETL,hybrid cloud environment,Informatica Cloud,Computer Science,Information Technology,Microsoft Azure services,Azure,Azure DevOps,Microsoft Office Suite,Microsoft SQL Server,NoSQL,performance tuning,physical data models,Python Spark,Azure SQL Database,SQL,SSAS,SSIS,Salesforce Data Cloud,Salesforce,Azure Functions,Service Broker,architectural decisions,technical debt,Adaptability,learning mindset,Ability to communicate,influence skills,issue resolution,Strong problem-solving skills,self-starting,independently,Strategic thinking,collaborative,collaboration,thought leader,access controls,advanced analytics,architectural design,architectural principles,business intelligence,partnership,business priorities,business needs,cost optimization,prototype,data modeling,data protection,data privacy,data quality metrics,Effective facilitation,governance,consensus-building,ITIL,innovation,influencing,Mentor team members,modeling,operationalize,regulatory compliance,internal compliance,regulatory requirements,security,scalability,socialize,architectural solutions,clear documentation ## Description job summary: GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We are looking to add a Key Member to our Data Delivery Team! location: Des Moines, Iowa job type: Permanent salary: $135,000 - 152,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: The Data Architect is responsible for design and delivery of the organization's data infrastructure, including operational source systems, analytical platforms, data movement technology and architectural standards. This role balances technical excellence with business needs to deliver reliable, secure, and highly available solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. As a strategic technical leader, the Data Architect shapes enterprise-wide data architecture and guides long-term platform modernization initiatives. This role ensures that the data ecosystem supports scalability, governance, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics capabilities, enabling the organization to use data as a strategic asset. We're looking for a self-starting Data Architect who thrives both independently and, in a collaborative, team-based environment. This role is ideal for someone who isn't afraid to speak up, share perspectives, and actively drive meaningful discussions. The right candidate will be someone who can mentor others while remaining open to learning new things, who can see the long-term vision and help bring it to life. We value architects who view technical debt as an opportunity for improvement and innovation, and who make pragmatic, business first decisions. GreatAmerica welcomes applications from candidates residing the following states, where we currently support employment and payroll operations: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. As a Data Architect, you will: * Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models. * Design scalable, end-to-end enterprise data architectures that support current and future business needs. * Build, prototype, and optimize real-time and batch data pipelines using modern data integration tools and cloud services. * Design and implement ETL/ELT processes to ensure seamless and reliable data movement across systems. * Integrate diverse data sources across the enterprise using standardized patterns and frameworks. * Establish, document, socialize, and enforce development, modeling, and architectural design standards. * Implement data quality metrics, monitoring capabilities, and issue resolution processes in partnership with Data Governance. * Define, manage and enforce data governance, quality, security and compliance frameworks in partnership with Data Governance. * Create and maintain clear documentation of architectural decisions, standards, and patterns. * Implement data protection strategies, including access controls and data privacy measures. * Ensure data architectures align with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve data management and platform capabilities. * Architect and optimize cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services. * Lead modernization initiatives, including migrations from legacy platforms to cloud-based solutions. * Support scalability, performance tuning, and cost optimization of data platforms. * Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders to understand evolving needs and translate them into architectural solutions. * Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, Analytics, Data Governance, and other cross-functional teams to operationalize data solutions. * Serve as a technical thought leader influencing multi-year data strategy and platform decisions. * Mentor team members and promote best practices across the data organization. * Partner with other architects to ensure enterprise alignment with data standards and architectural principles. Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes: Financial Benefits * Competitive Compensation * Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees * 401(k) and Company Match * Annual Profit Sharing * Paid Time Off Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits * Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. * Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time. * Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year * Gym Reimbursement * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Short-Term and Long Term Disability * Company Paid Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Health Savings Accounts (HSA) * Employee Assistance Program * Parental Leave Education and Career Planning Benefits * Tuition Assistance * Networking Opportunities * Leadership Development Opportunities Perks * Paid Parking * Service Awards * Hybrid work arrangements * Business casual environment * A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you! qualifications: To be successful in the role, you will need: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 7+ years of experience in data architecture, database design, or related roles. In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architectures, transactional and analytical systems, data modeling, data integration tools, and business intelligence concepts. Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data warehouses and data lakes. Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage Experience with Salesforce data models and Salesforce Data Cloud preferred. Experience leading modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives. Advanced SQL certifications and/or ITIL knowledge are a plus. Skills and Abilities Strategic thinking with the ability to drive enterprise-level architectural decisions. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical and business trade-offs. Excellent collaboration and influence skills across technical and business teams. Ability to navigate differing viewpoints and achieve consensus. Adaptability to changing technologies, business priorities, and data needs. Strong learning mindset, particularly around cloud, AI/ML, and emerging technologies. Effective facilitation and consensus-building capabilities. Computer Skills Microsoft SQL Server (SSIS, SSAS, Service Broker) Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps) Databricks Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud) Python Spark dbt Airflow Informatica Cloud Microsoft Office Suite skills: Airflow,AI,Azure Data Factory,Azure Data Lake Storage,Synapse,Azure Synapse,cloud-native solutions,cloud-based solutions,Cloud,cloud-based data,cloud transformation,platform modernization,cloud services,Service Cloud,Salesforce data,Analytics,Data Architect,data architecture,data architectures,Data Governance,data standards,data infrastructure,data integration tools,data lakes,data management,data platforms,data organization,data pipelines,data strategy,data solutions,data warehouses,database design,database technologies,Databricks,data ecosystem,DevOps,data movement,ETL,hybrid cloud environment,Informatica Cloud,Computer Science,Information Technology,Microsoft Azure services,Azure,Azure DevOps,Microsoft Office Suite,Microsoft SQL Server,NoSQL,performance tuning,physical data models,Python Spark,Azure SQL Database,SQL,SSAS,SSIS,Salesforce Data Cloud,Salesforce,Azure Functions,Service Broker,architectural decisions,technical debt,Adaptability,learning mindset,Ability to communicate,influence skills,issue resolution,Strong problem-solving skills,self-starting,independently,Strategic thinking,collaborative,collaboration,thought leader,access controls,advanced analytics,architectural design,architectural principles,business intelligence,partnership,business priorities,business needs,cost optimization,prototype,data modeling,data protection,data privacy,data quality metrics,Effective facilitation,governance,consensus-building,ITIL,innovation,influencing,Mentor team members,modeling,operationalize,regulatory compliance,internal compliance,regulatory requirements,security,scalability,socialize,architectural solutions,clear documentation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. , The Data Architect is responsible for design and delivery of the organization's data infrastructure, including operational source systems, analytical platforms, data movement technology and architectural standards. This role balances technical excellence with business needs to deliver reliable, secure, and highly available solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. As a strategic technical leader, the Data Architect shapes enterprise-wide data architecture and guides long-term platform modernization initiatives. This role ensures that the data ecosystem supports scalability, governance, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics capabilities, enabling the organization to use data as a strategic asset. We're looking for a self-starting Data Architect who thrives both independently and, in a collaborative, team-based environment. This role is ideal for someone who isn't afraid to speak up, share perspectives, and actively drive meaningful discussions. The right candidate will be someone who can mentor others while remaining open to learning new things, who can see the long-term vision and help bring it to life. We value architects who view technical debt as an opportunity for improvement and innovation, and who make pragmatic, business first decisions. GreatAmerica welcomes applications from candidates residing the following states, where we currently support employment and payroll operations: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. As a Data Architect, you will: * Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models. * Design scalable, end-to-end enterprise data architectures that support current and future business needs. * Build, prototype, and optimize real-time and batch data pipelines using modern data integration tools and cloud services. * Design and implement ETL/ELT processes to ensure seamless and reliable data movement across systems. * Integrate diverse data sources across the enterprise using standardized patterns and frameworks. * Establish, document, socialize, and enforce development, modeling, and architectural design standards. * Implement data quality metrics, monitoring capabilities, and issue resolution processes in partnership with Data Governance. * Define, manage and enforce data governance, quality, security and compliance frameworks in partnership with Data Governance. * Create and maintain clear documentation of architectural decisions, standards, and patterns. * Implement data protection strategies, including access controls and data privacy measures. * Ensure data architectures align with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve data management and platform capabilities. * Architect and optimize cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services. * Lead modernization initiatives, including migrations from legacy platforms to cloud-based solutions. * Support scalability, performance tuning, and cost optimization of data platforms. * Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders to understand evolving needs and translate them into architectural solutions. * Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, Analytics, Data Governance, and other cross-functional teams to operationalize data solutions. * Serve as a technical thought leader influencing multi-year data strategy and platform decisions. * Mentor team members and promote best practices across the data organization. * Partner with other architects to ensure enterprise alignment with data standards and architectural principles. Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. 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