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Data Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65.75 - $84.50/hr

The Data Architect should understand the system development life cycle; software project management approaches; and requirements, design, and test techniques. The Data Architect is asked to ...

Data Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65.75 - $84.50/hr

The Data Architect should understand the system development life cycle; software project management approaches; and requirements, design, and test techniques. The Data Architect is asked to ...

Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services, seeking a Data Architect to join their team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves designing, governing, and evolving the ...

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Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Data Architect to design and govern the Symphony platform architecture. This role requires a ...

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Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

NTT DATA North America is a global innovator of business and technology services, seeking a Data Architect to join their team. The role involves designing and governing the Symphony platform ...

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Data Architect

Virginia City, NV

$65.25 - $84/hr

This role will serve as the primary data warehouse and data lake architect, driving the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions supporting analytics and visualization ...

Data Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$72.25 - $92.75/hr

Data Architect Virtual Enterprise Architects, LLC is looking for a Data Architect to serve our client in Washington, DC. The candidate will be challenged with assist programs in developing data ...

Data Architect

Atlanta, GA

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

We are currently seeking a Data Architect to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US). We are seeking a Data Architect to design, govern, and evolve the Symphony platform ...

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Data Architect

Dallas, TX · Remote

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect Location: Remote Duration: Long term contract Job Summary: We are seeking a Data Architect to establish and develop a Data Architecture within the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) team.

Data Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$70.50 - $90.75/hr

Virtual Enterprise Architects, LLC is looking for a Data Architect to serve our client in Washington, DC. The candidate will be challenged with assist programs in developing data models and ...

Data Architect

Burlington, NJ · Hybrid

$120K - $130K/yr

Data Architect Location: Burlington, NJ Hybrid Type of role: Full time seeking a self-driven and highly motivated individual to join a dynamic team with a passion for data, software, and engineering.

Data Architect

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$62.75 - $80.75/hr

Data Architect, Farmington Hills, Michigan We are looking for a Data Architect that has some experience in application or integration development in your earlier formative years. Company Data ...

Data Architect

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$66 - $84.75/hr

Data Architect Requisition details: Required tech: Data Architect experience Year of exp: 10-15 years of overall exp. 6 years of Data Architect experience Responsibilities: * Develop data ...

Data Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$70.50 - $90.75/hr

Virtual Enterprise Architects, LLC is looking for a Data Architect to serve our client in Washington, DC. The candidate will be challenged with assist programs in developing data models and ...

Data Architect

Beverly, NJ · On-site

$61.75 - $79.50/hr

As an IT architect, you will define and govern the enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring that data models, pipelines, metadata, and integrations are scalable, interoperable. You will ...

Data Architect

Jersey City, NJ

$66.50 - $85.50/hr

Data Architect Duration: 9+ Months (Extendable) Location: Jersey City, NJ * Data architect * 5+ years of financial domain experience in Funds, securities * Business intelligence architect/data ...

Data Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$70.25 - $90.50/hr

Data Architect Location - remote : USC/GC Need LinkedIn, VISA DL Please share the profile with 3 references The purpose of this RFP is to engage a technology firm that can provide a data architect to ...

Data Architect

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect Remote Mandatory Skills: Unity Catalog, Databricks, Knowledge Graph Preferred Skills: ArangoDB Purpose The Data Architect will lead the design and evolution of enterprise data ...

Data Architect

Tampa, FL · On-site

$167K - $185K/yr

Data Architect The Data Architect is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for designing, governing, and advancing the firm's data architecture. This role will assess the current data landscape ...

Data Architect

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$71.50 - $92/hr

Data Architect We are seeking a Data Architect to provide services in developing a comprehensive roadmap for creating a data warehouse. This data warehouse will consolidate departmental data sets ...

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How much do data architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for data architect in the United States is $69.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61.30 and $78.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Data Architect?

A data architect handles the creation and management of data systems for a business, school, health care facility, government agency, or other organization. As a data architect, your job duties include the design of data models, the development of data storage systems, and overall data management. Your job requires experience with various software and computer programming languages, systems, and utilities, such as SQL, Oracle, and BusinessObjects, Hadoop, big data systems, data warehousing, and ETL (extract, transform, load). Additional qualifications for this career include excellent problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Architect, you need a strong background in data modeling, database design, and systems architecture, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Expertise with tools and technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, ETL processes, data warehousing platforms, and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics or Google Professional Data Engineer are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you translate business needs into scalable technical solutions and collaborate across teams. These skills ensure robust, efficient data infrastructure that supports accurate analytics and informed decision-making for the organization.

How does a Data Architect typically collaborate with other IT and business teams during a data infrastructure project?

Data Architects play a central role in bridging technical teams and business stakeholders. They work closely with database administrators, data engineers, and software developers to design robust and scalable data solutions. Additionally, Data Architects often consult with business analysts and project managers to ensure that the data infrastructure aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Regular meetings and clear documentation are common practices to facilitate effective communication and ensure project success.

What are Data Architects?

Data Architects are IT professionals responsible for designing, creating, and managing an organization's data infrastructure. They develop blueprints for data management systems to integrate, centralize, and maintain data efficiently and securely. Data Architects ensure that data is accessible, reliable, and meets the needs of the business while adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements. Their work often involves collaborating with database administrators, data engineers, and business stakeholders.

What is the difference between Data Architect vs Data Engineer?

AspectData ArchitectData Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Data AnalyticsBachelor's in Computer Science, certifications like Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer or AWS Certified Data Analytics
Work EnvironmentDesigns data systems, collaborates with stakeholders, plans data infrastructureBuilds, maintains, and optimizes data pipelines and databases
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for data strategy and architecture planningCommonly employed in data-driven companies for data processing and pipeline development

While both roles work closely with data systems, a Data Architect focuses on designing the overall data infrastructure and strategy, whereas a Data Engineer implements and maintains the data pipelines and systems based on that architecture.

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Infographic showing various Data Architect job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,556 per year, or $70 per hour.
Data Architect

Data Architect

Payline Data

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$65.75 - $84.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Payline Data creates solutions that deliver exceptional payment experiences - solutions that make payments faster, easier and more secure. Our company is built on the foundation of empowering our employees, customers and partners to achieve their greatest potential, while also working to make the world a better place by giving back to those in need.

Job Description

The right candidate is passionate about data technology, but not only the design, creation and implementation of best practices but also the long-term scalability that will set Payline Data apart from the competition. An experienced database architect will bring modern solutions to the payment experience to advise, oversee and maintain the integrity and security of company-wide data assets and services.

This position is responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the organization's enterprise data architecture. This position will act as a technical architect for the data warehouse and business intelligence enterprise strategy. It requires deep technical expertise in data architecture, database design, ETL processes, reporting/analytics, big data, and cloud. The Data Architect should understand the system development life cycle; software project management approaches; and requirements, design, and test techniques. The Data Architect is asked to conceptualize and influence application and interface projects, and therefore must understand what advice to give and where to plug in to steer toward desirable outcomes. This candidate will work closely in several different areas including Product Management, Software Engineering, and Operations.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience, which the candidate will work closely with product management to design overall data architecture that meets related business and product requirements for back-end and front-end web applications
  • Experience designing and scaling databases on cloud computing platforms like Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
  • Knowledge and experience in designing SQL, NoSQL and other databases technologies and a deep understanding of use cases for each.
  • Write optimized code to support application development.
  • Conduct server coding sessions for application developers.
  • Rewrite and tune poorly performing code to improve system performance by studying execution plans and optimizing the capabilities of the DBMS.
  • Ensure that all new database code meets company standards for readability, reliability and performance.
  • Develop database solutions by designing proposed system; defining database strategy, architecture, physical structure and functional capabilities
  • Maintain database documentation and relationship diagrams.
  • When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes and or index/query changes.
  • Contribute to the overall system design and operational design
  • Work with developers to design and implement database strategies
  • Provide support to the business and technology teams in identifying the data flow associated with the business and guides proper data provisioning and data capture process optimization.
Additional Information
  • Not your typical work-place environment
  • Enjoy free snacks, free weekly breakfast, free gym membership, monthly "End of the Month" parties
  • 3 extra PTO days per year to be used for serving at charitable events.
  • Work hard, play hard and give back
  • Participate in coordinated charity events at your choosing
  • Included Health, Dental, and Vision Package.
  • Unlimited Sick Days, options to work from home at manager's discretion
  • Great PTO and Holiday time-off