Senior Data Visualization Designer Jobs in Florida

Job Title: Senior Data Architect
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Duration: 4 months
Employment Type: Contract

We are hiring for the role of Senior Data Architect. Below are the key details:

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to support a major financial systems modernization initiative. This role involves analyzing and redesigning data models, enhancing ETL processes, and ensuring seamless transition to a new statewide accounting and financial management system. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure data architecture aligns with cloud-first strategies and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and verify existing data models and interfaces to assess impacts related to accounting system changes and identify potential disruptions

• Design and implement comprehensive data models incorporating new data elements to ensure compatibility with business processes and reporting needs

• Review and enhance ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to improve data quality, timeliness, and accuracy

• Collaborate with development teams to deploy revised data models and verify successful implementation

• Provide expert guidance on data visualization and reporting best practices to optimize business insights

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clear communication regarding data architecture changes

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members on best practices in data integration, architecture, and quality management

• Ensure continuous improvement in data processes by defining roadmaps, standardizing methodologies, and collaborating on strategic initiatives

• Evaluate and align current data systems with cloud-first initiatives, ensuring data models are scalable and compatible with cloud architecture

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of experience with large and complex database management systems

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a data architect or senior data analyst, with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining data models and ETL processes

• 10+ years of broad experience working with database management systems (such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2) and data integration tools

• Strong background in financial data systems, including data modeling, data governance, and data quality management

• Proven experience with ETL tools, data warehousing, and automation of data processes

• Experience in data visualization and reporting best practices, with familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms

• Familiarity with cloud-based data integration solutions, such as Azure or Snowflake

• Strong knowledge of financial management business processes, including accounting, ledger management, and budget reporting

• In-depth understanding of data modeling principles, including relational and dimensional modeling techniques

• Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server and DB2

• Comprehensive understanding of ETL processes and data integration tools like Informatica, Talend, or Microsoft SSIS

• Knowledge of cloud-based data integration platforms and cloud-first strategies

• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages for database querying and data manipulation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Competency in project management, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Informatica, Cloud Data Governance and Catalog, Cloud Data Integration, or other modern data integration platforms

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Familiarity with state or federal financial management systems

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.