Discover the latest data architect jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for senior data professionals who design and manage enterprise data architectures, governance frameworks, and data integration strategies.
Data Architect - $227K
RCT Systems
McLean, Virginia, US
full-time•
4d ago
Senior Data Architect
Cooley AI
Reston, Virginia, US
full-time•
20h ago
Remote Senior Data Architect | Data Governance & AI Readiness
Citizant
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
1w ago
DATA ARCHITECT TS/SCI FS POLY REQUIRED
BERRETT & ASSOCIATES, INC
McLean, Virginia, US
full-time•
1w ago
Senior Data Architect (Req #1427)
ePlus inc.
Herndon, Virginia, US
full-time•
1d ago
Data Architect in Washington, DC for our Direct client
Senior-level Data Architect/SME supporting a customer mission focused on data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management. The role works across data engineering, software engineering, security, DevOps, application development, data science, and program management teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and support cloud-based data infrastructure and data management solutions.
• Build and execute ETL/data processing pipelines.
• Work across AWS, Hadoop/HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL environments.
• Integrate data flows with industry-standard systems, including Niagara Falls.
• Collaborate across contractor teams, customer personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work independently and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
• Cloud infrastructure and data management, particularly AWS.
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• Multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Data engineering and processing.
• Python.
• Building and executing ETL pipelines.
• Big-data technologies such as HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, and Presto.
• SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Data-flow integration and mission-oriented data systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of targeting workflows and mission environments.
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic workflows.
• Neo4j/graph databases.
• Experience in a hard-target mission area.
RCT Systems Offers
• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
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Top Companies Hiring
RCT Systems1 role
Cooley AI1 role
Citizant1 role
BERRETT & ASSOCIATES, INC1 role
ePlus inc.1 role
Indotronix International Corporation1 role
Top Locations
Virginia, US6 roles
District of Columbia, US3 roles
Maryland, US1 role
Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 150k to USD 235k.
Typical band: USD 164k – 203k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time9 roles
Contractor1 role
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Discover the latest data architect jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for senior data professionals who design and manage enterprise data architectures, governance frameworks, and data integration strategies.
Data Architects define how organizations collect, store, integrate, and manage data at scale. They design data models, establish data governance policies, evaluate database technologies, and ensure data quality and consistency across systems. Employers seek candidates with expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), data lakes, ETL/ELT patterns, and master data management.
These roles are critical at large enterprises and data-intensive organizations in finance, healthcare, government, retail, and technology. Experience with data mesh architectures, metadata management platforms, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) is highly valued.
Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across global markets. Many roles offer senior-level compensation, strategic influence over data infrastructure decisions, and the opportunity to shape how organizations leverage their most valuable asset — data.
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