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# Cloud Data Architect

- **Company:** Strivector
- **Location:** Ridgefield, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Cloud Database, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Sharing, Database Design, Middleware, Graph Database, Natural Language Processing, NoSQL, Recommender Systems, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Parquet, Snowflake, Informatica Cloud, Database Performance, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines, GXP
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/candidates/myjobs/openjob_outside.jsp?a=npjdnwvevc6ny4ui4fjp8nwmp5eq4y05cdloih057rgwavakvn1ovwa74e9vycue&from=COMP&id=31494475&SearchString=&StatesString=

## About the Role

Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Cloud Data Architect who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Cloud Data Architect would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:

 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with four-plus (4+) years IT experience
 * In lieu of a degree, ten-plus (10+) years of relevant IT experience required.
 * 7+ years in business intelligence and data management, including Data Architect roles; 5+ years with cloud solutions (AWS), including leading at least one large-scale cloud modernization project.
 * Industry Knowledge: at least 5years of experience in Pharma commercial data domains is a must (GxP processes is plus).
 * Proficiency in AWS components (S3, Glue), Snowflake, Apache Parquet, DBT ETL tools, SnapLogic, middleware solutions, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
 * Semantic Data Models & Knowledge Graphs: Expertise in developing semantic data models using ontologies and taxonomies, designing Knowledge Graphs, and delivering AI data pipelines for NLP, recommendation engines, and predictive analytics.
 * Data Pipeline Optimization: Proven ability to design and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and enhancement of structured and unstructured data.
 * Architectural Design & Innovation: Strong skills in designing complex architectures, confidently defending design decisions, and driving technical advancements with innovative ideas and collaboration.
 * Certifications & Tools: AWS Solution Architect certification is a plus; experience with Innovator is a plus.
 * Soft Skills: Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills; ability to design and defend complex architectures.
 * Additional: Experience with agile delivery models and willingness to travel as needed., Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 7+ years in business intelligence and data management, including Data Architect roles

## Description

As a Cloud Data Architect your roles and responsibilities will include:

 * Design and implement efficient and scalable Cloud data architecture.
 * Develop data models and database designs.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Business Stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement solutions.
 * Work closely with Data Domain owners to establish Data Governance and Data Sharing Terms policies.
 * Optimize database performance and ensure data quality.
 * Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in data management.
 * Provide technical guidance and support to other team members., Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry


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