> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/623888-application-data-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/623888-application-data-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Data Architect - **Company:** Zettalogix INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Third Normal Form, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Online Transaction Processing, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, SQL Databases, Web Services, Collibra, Cassandra, Microservices - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/44064c63-6f6b-42ec-ab72-a8a8083db88b ## About the Role 5+ years of software architecture/design experience 10+ years of relational database design & normalization experience Relational database design + normalization Strong emphasis on 3NF (normalized schemas) Design tables, relationships, keys, constraints Strong collaboration and communication skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments across multiple teams Hands-on experience with data modeling tools (e.g., DbSchema, Vertabelo, ERBuilder) o Application-focused data modeling (NOT analytics) Both roles design databases for live applications / OLTP systems Not data warehouse, BI, or dashboards or reporting-focused, not Analytics or AI modeling Work with conceptual logical physical models Use tools like DbSchema, ERwin, ER Studio Experience with relational databases: o PostgreSQL / MySQL o Oracle / SQL Server Must understand, review, and sometimes write SQL Validate generated SQL and catch issues Understanding of data governance (privacy, security, retention) Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB) Experience with microservices architecture Understand how applications interact with databases Support systems built around APIs and services Nice to Have: Familiarity with: o Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) o Java and/or Go Cloud experience (AWS preferred) Experience with data catalog tools (Alation, Collibra) ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)