Kforce Hiring for Data Architect at Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois Full Time

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Architect in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.Summary:In this role, you will support and refine client’s data and analytics technology stack with an emphasis on improving reliability, scale, and availability. The candidate will assist in the design and management of enterprise grade data pipelines and data stores that will be used for developing sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning models, and statistical methods.Primary Duties and Accountabilities:

• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture 20%

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional/non-functional business requirements 20%

• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc., 20%

• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and Big Data technologies 20%

• Deliver automation & lean processes to ensure high quality throughput & performance of the entire data & analytics platform 10%

• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our analytics platforms 10%

• Experienced in building/operating/maintaining fault tolerant and scalable data processing integrations using Azure

• Experienced using Azure Data Factory or Synapse Analytics

• Experienced using Databricks & Apache Spark

• Experienced in DevOps and Agile environments and using CI/CD pipelines

• Experience using Docker or Kubernetes is a plus

• Experience architecting transactional based data platforms

• Experience architecting real-time/event streaming data platforms (IoT)

• Experience delivering data solutions via Agile methodologies and designing CI/CD workflows

• Demonstrated capabilities with cloud infrastructures and multi-cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, IBM cloud

• Strong problem-solving skills with emphasis on optimization data pipelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams

• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:60.00Maximum Compensation:70.00