Data Architect (Data Management / Data Architecture) Westwood, MA (Onsite) only on w2 and gc

Job Title: Data Architect (Data Management / Data Architecture)

Location: Westwood, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months plus Contract

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect with strong expertise in canonical data modeling, data mesh, and real-time streaming (Kafka) to design scalable, enterprise-level data solutions and enable seamless data interoperability across domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement canonical data models for enterprise-wide data consistency
• Develop semantic data models and enable data mesh architecture
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models
• Define and manage domain-driven data contracts
• Build and optimize real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka
• Ensure data governance, quality, and interoperability across systems

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture / Data Management
• Strong expertise in Canonical Data Modeling
• Hands-on experience with Semantic Modeling & Data Mesh
• Experience with Apache Kafka / Real-time Streaming Architectures
• Strong knowledge of Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical)
• Experience in Data Integration, ETL/ELT, and Data Pipelines
• Understanding of Data Governance, Metadata, and Data Quality frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills