Data Architect

CTG is seeking to fill a Data Architect position for our client. Location: Dallas, TX Duration: 4 months Duties: Design and maintain scalable enterprise data architectures and models supporting large, complex data environments. Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling using Erwin Data Modeler, including enterprise model management, subject areas, versioning, and compare/merge activities. Architect and optimize Oracle database solutions, including schema design, partitioning, indexing, SQL/PL-SQL, and performance tuning. Establish enterprise data standards, governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage practices. Define data movement and processing strategies across middleware, ETL, APIs, and OLAP environments. Translate business requirements into technical architecture and communicate design decisions and trade-offs to executive stakeholders. Develop architecture documentation, entity relationship diagrams, and data dictionaries for technical and business audiences. Skills: Expert-level proficiency with Erwin Data Modeler in enterprise environments. Advanced Oracle Database expertise, including SQL/PL-SQL, schema design, partitioning, indexing, and performance optimization. Strong understanding of relational and dimensional modeling, including normalization, denormalization, cardinality, keys, referential integrity, and star/snowflake schemas. Knowledge of data integration, ETL, middleware, APIs, OLAP, and data tracking best practices. Expertise in enterprise data governance, metadata management, and data lineage. Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and executive stakeholder management skills. Experience: 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or database engineering, including senior or lead-level responsibilities as a Data Architect, Solution Architect, or Data Modeler. Proven success designing and optimizing enterprise data environments handling large volumes (GB to multi-TB) in production. Experience establishing enterprise data standards and translating business strategy into scalable technical solutions. Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, financial services, insurance, or healthcare is preferred. Experience leading or mentoring data modeling teams is a plus. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Hadoop, Denodo, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner, Collibra, or Alation is desirable. Exposure to hybrid on-premises/cloud strategies and Target Operating Model (TOM) design is a plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Relevant certifications such as OCI, DAMA, or CDMP are preferred. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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