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Burlington

Data Architect

Edgewater Park, NJ

$62 - $79.75/hr

Additionally, you will mentor junior architects, assist in their professional growth, and participate in the continuous improvement of data architectural practices. A Day in the Life This role is ...

Data Ideology

Cloud Data Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$65.25 - $84/hr

Mentor junior architects and data management staff, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for technical and non-technical audiences alike. Qualifications ...

Data Ideology LLC

Cloud Data Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$62 - $79.50/hr

Mentor junior architects and data management staff, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for technical and non-technical audiences alike. Qualifications ...

TTI

Senior Data Architect | Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$59 - $79/hr

Mentor junior data architects and engineers; contribute to building TTI's data architecture practice. * Evaluate emerging AWS analytics/services and recommend adoption strategies. Education and ...

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Data Architect

Kansas City, KS · Hybrid

$60 - $77.25/hr

Guide, Mentor and Lead Junior/emerging architects and developers. * Drive resolution with ... Data architecture experience in complex environments * Proven experience as a Data Architect, Data ...

Philip Morris International

Data Architect

Tampa, FL · On-site

$60.25 - $77.50/hr

Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team; mentor and guide data engineers and junior architects. Who we're looking for: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science ...

3Pillar

Data Architect

Charleston, WV · Remote

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of data engineering and architecture ... Help the Practice grow by mentoring junior Practice members, leading initiatives, leading Data ...

3Pillar

Data Architect

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of data engineering and architecture ... Help the Practice grow by mentoring junior Practice members, leading initiatives, leading Data ...

Guidehouse

Data Architect

Mclean, VA

$64.50 - $83/hr

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance ... Mentor junior architects and engineers while providing technical leadership across engagements What ...

FHR

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$65 - $83.50/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

Refresco

SAP Data and AI Architect

Tampa, FL · On-site

Mentor junior data team members on architecture patterns, engineering standards, and AI best practices; maintain technical decision logs and platform documentation. Education and Experience:

Guidehouse

Data Architect

Arlington, VA

$73.25 - $94.25/hr

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance ... Mentor junior architects and engineers while providing technical leadership across engagements What ...

FHR

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Boston, MA · On-site

$69.25 - $89/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

Guidehouse

Data Architect

Indianapolis, IN

$61 - $78.25/hr

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance ... Mentor junior architects and engineers while providing technical leadership across engagements What ...

Guidehouse

Data Architect

Indianapolis, IN

$61 - $78.50/hr

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance ... Mentor junior architects and engineers while providing technical leadership across engagements What ...

FHR

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Concord, NH · On-site

$64.25 - $82.50/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data architect in the United States is $72,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Data Architect, you need a solid grounding in data modeling, database design, and SQL, typically supported by a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with data management tools such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with knowledge of data architecture frameworks, is highly valued; certifications like IBM Certified Data Architect or AWS Certified Data Analytics can be advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you excel in collaborative environments. These competencies are crucial for building reliable data systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting organizational decision-making.

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As a Junior Data Architect, you'll work closely with senior architects and data engineers to design, implement, and maintain robust data structures and models that support various business needs. You may assist in translating business requirements into technical specifications, optimizing databases for performance, and ensuring data quality and consistency. Collaboration is key, as you’ll often liaise with IT, business analysts, and project managers to help integrate new data solutions into existing systems. This role offers hands-on experience in both technical and strategic aspects of data architecture, providing an excellent foundation for further career advancement in data management.

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A Junior Data Architect assists in designing, implementing, and managing an organization's data infrastructure. They help develop data models, ensure data integrity, and optimize database performance under the guidance of senior architects. Their role often includes documenting data structures, supporting ETL processes, and collaborating with data engineers and analysts. Strong knowledge of databases, data modeling, and SQL is essential. This role is a stepping stone to becoming a Senior Data Architect.

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Data Architect

Data Architect

Burlington

Edgewater Park, NJ

$62 - $79.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Burlington rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 928 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 21 rated department stores

Job description

Position OverviewBurlington is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated individual to join a dynamic team with a passion for data, software, and engineering. At Burlington you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in a goal-oriented environment.
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 collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, develop detailed data architectural designs, and ensure the integration of systems and technologies. Additionally, you will mentor junior architects, assist in their professional growth, and participate in the continuous improvement of data architectural practices.A Day in the Life

This role is essential for the delivery of robust and scalable data architecture solutions for Enterprise-wide project and platforms.

Lead the design and implementation ofend-to-end dataarchitecture

  • Design end-to-end data architecture to support analytics, AI,MLand operational systems

  • Create andmaintainconceptual,logical,and physical data models across business domains.

  • Establish data modeling standards, naming conventions, lineage rules, and metadata frameworks.

  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements

  • Collaborate with Engineering and Architecture to define integration patterns and system interoperability.

  • Ensure alignment with governance, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

  • Advise AI and ML teams on semantic modeling, feature store design, and future knowledge graph adoption.

Develop detailed architectural designs

  • Create high-level and low-leveldata modeldiagrams and documentation.

  • Define system components, data flow, APIs, and service interactions.

  • Review andvalidatearchitecture and design artifacts with developers, testers, and security teams

Mentor junior architects andassistin their professional growth

  • Provide guidance on architectural methods, tools, and standards.

  • Supportdata architecture relatedskill development through coaching, training, and shadowing.

  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Participate in the continuous improvement of architectural practices

  • Contributesto the evolution ofdataarchitecturestandards and governance.

  • Identifyand propose improvements to design methodologies and processes.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential adoption.

You'll Come With

Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Licenses/Certification/Registration:TOGAF Certification preferred

Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in architecture.

  • Strong knowledge of architectural design techniques and tools.

  • Proficiencyin system integration and technology alignment.

  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Leads the creation and review of a systems capability strategy aligned with business requirements. Develops roadmaps for enterprisedataarchitecture and initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in.

  • Develops enterprise-widedataarchitecture and processes to embed strategic change management within the organization.

  • Leads the development ofdataarchitectures inEnterprise Data and Analytics projectswithdomains focused but not limited to Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Marketing & Strategy,Financeand Inventory Controls.

  • Providesdata architecture reviews andguidance and governance on solution development and integration. Evaluates requests for changes and deviations from specifications and recommends actions.

  • Supports the communication of strategic plans and related change initiatives to relevant stakeholders.

  • Contributes to the collection and analysis of information to support strategy development.

  • Designs system components usingappropriate modellingtechniques following agreeddataarchitecturedesign standards,patternsandmethodology.

  • Manages andfacilitatesthe communication and open flow of creative ideas between interested parties and the set-up of innovation networks and communities.

  • Develops and adapts innovation tools,processesand infrastructures to drive the process of innovation.Identifiesresources and capabilities needed to support innovation.

  • Strong oral, written, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple ways to all levels of the organization.

  • Creative and flexible mindset to planning and problem-solving, ability to lean into the details whilemaintainingthe "big picture"

  • Preferredexperiencein architectingwithvariousplatforms and tools, such as Snowflake,Azure,,Oracle Pl/SQL, Databricks, and Google Cloud Platform

  • Scripting experience with SQL, python, Shell, PySpark - preferred

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Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

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At Burlington, we embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities where we live and work every day. If you want to grow your retail career with a caring and inclusive organization, come join the Burlington Stores team as a Customer Service Supervisor, Selling Floor Supervisor or Receiving Team Supervisor!

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