Data Architect

Job Listings Back to Job Listings Contract Burlington, Massachusetts Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Type: Contract Job #21006 We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to help modernize an enterprise data and reporting environment. This individual will assess the current landscape, define a future-state architecture, and help implement a scalable Microsoft-based data platform. The organization currently has data distributed across ERP, HR, payroll, project management, marketing, and other business systems. Existing reporting relies heavily on SQL extracts, Python-based ETL processes, Excel, and internally developed solutions. The goal is to create a centralized and governed data environment using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, providing a stronger foundation for financial, operational, and executive reporting. What You'll Do Assess the current data, integration, and reporting environment. Gather business and technical requirements. Design the future-state data architecture and phased roadmap. Define the appropriate data lake, warehouse, or lakehouse strategy. Help implement the initial data platform, pipelines, and integrations. Establish scalable ETL/ELT, governance, and data quality practices. Enable Power BI reporting and self-service analytics. Provide strategic recommendations while remaining hands-on through implementation. Must-Have Technologies & Experience Enterprise Data Architecture Senior-level data architecture experience Designing scalable enterprise data platforms Current-state assessments and future-state architecture Data governance Data quality Enterprise reporting architecture Microsoft Data Platform Microsoft Azure Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Lake, Lakehouse, or Data Warehouse architecture Power BI Data Engineering & Integration SQL Server Python ETL / ELT Data pipelines and ingestion frameworks Data modeling API and system integrations Engagement This engagement is expected to begin with an initial assessment, architecture, and implementation phase of at least three months, with potential for longer-term consulting, contract extension, or conversion to a permanent role. Pay Rate Starts at $90.00/ hour depending on experience and expertise Salary Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed. Equal Opportunity Statement ProSearch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. #LI-DNI Apply to: Data Architect ProSearch is Maine’s premier staffing and recruiting firm. Our job is to connect great people with great opportunities. Established in 1994, ProSearch helps Maine’s top employers build their teams by recruiting just the right people – from temp/temp-to-hire, to IT consulting, to direct hire- for just the right positions. ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. Let’s get to work! Browse Jobs