Data Architect

Company: Applied Information Sciences
Location: Reston
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

As a Data Architect, you will use cutting-edge cloud and data technologies to help global brands and federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions. Work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists in the industry.  

• Work in a team with other smart AIS employees and use cutting edge technologies to solve challenging enterprise problems
• Design data platform solutions using Azure data services such as Data Factory, Azure Event Hub, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks
• Design scalable data processing and analytics solutions, including Big data storage for various data types and large-scale data processing using Databricks
• Apply your skills in Azure Cognitive Services, Azure PaaS and Machine Learning services  
• Use experience working with Azure Data & Storage, Azure Analytics & Azure IoT tools, as well as the traditional Microsoft BI stack
• Provide mentorship to more junior consultants  

This is a remote position with occasional travel once COVID restrictions are lifted.

Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

• Minimum ten years of relational data background 
• Minimum five years of data architecture experience
• Expert with Azure cloud computing including big data technologies
• Proven experience developing Big Data solutions in the Azure space
• Extensive experience with the Azure Data services (Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Data Lake Analytics, HDInsight, Machine Learning, and Stream Analytics)
• Expert in both traditional and modern data architecture and processing concepts, including relational databases, Data warehousing, big data, NoSQL, and business analytics
• Hands on experience implementing Big Data solutions using Microsoft Data Platform and Azure Data Services
• Proven ability to work in a client-facing role and understanding requirements, and envisioning solutions

• Experience with Azure cloud computing including big data technologies such as Azure Databricks cluster management.
• Background with Data Science tools such as R, Python, and SAS is a plus
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Desire to obtain or utilize relevant technical certifications as part of continuous professional growth

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
• Close involvement with local technical communities
• A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

• Client Success
• Continued Learning and Technical Excellence
• Strong Client Relationships
• Citizenship and Community

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications merit, and business need.

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