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# Application Data Architect

- **Company:** Sirian Group 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, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Persistent Data Structure, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Design, Knowledge Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Online Transaction Processing, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Web Services, Cloud Platform System, Caching, Collibra, Cassandra, Data Management, Microservices
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bf8d524d-3635-449f-b6d1-7f7e726c55ce

## 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)

· 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:

· PostgreSQL / MySQL

· OR 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

Ideal Candidate Profile (Quick Snapshot)

· Strong data modeling + database design expert

· Comfortable across relational + NoSQL + cloud environments

· Experience working in distributed, microservices-based systems

· Strong cross-functional collaborator with product + engineering

NICE TO HAVE

· Familiarity with:

· Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)

· Java and/or Go

· Cloud experience (AWS preferred)

· Experience with data catalog tools (Alation, Collibra)

· Background in Insurtech or Fintech

## Description

Data Architecture & Design

· Translate business requirements into scalable database designs

Design and enhance databases for:

· Online transactional systems

· Master Data Management (MDM) solutions

· Perform logical and physical data modeling using modern tools

Technology & Data Solutions

Define and guide data persistence using:

· AWS cloud databases (relational & NoSQL)

· Caching solutions

· Ensure proper database/domain alignment for new data use cases

Collaboration & Governance

· Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams

· Work with Data Management and InfoSec to ensure:

· Data quality

· Security

· Integrity

· Promote data literacy through data catalog tools

Best Practices & Strategy

· Establish and improve data architecture best practices

· Drive knowledge capture and documentation across the organization


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