Application Architect V

Application Architect V

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Application Architect V for an opportunity in Charlotte, NC!

Position Title: Application Architect V

Location: Charlotte, NC!

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, HYBRID

Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

This job is responsible for innovating and leveraging technologies in the Big Data, Data Analytics and Data Warehousing realms. Key responsibilities include delivering the architecture and usage patterns across a wide variety of solutions, partnering other analytic teams, security and tenants to meet a diverse usage of delivery and access patterns. We strive to build fault tolerant design patterns that support zero to minimal downtime in support of distributed platforms, complex compute environments, and Cloud technologies in pursuit of creating best in class big data ecosystems. They must be able to work with end users, stakeholders, executives, system administrators, and vendors to help deploy those solutions from POC to Production.
* Manages relationships with business and technology leaders and vendors for technical products and creates an inclusive and healthy working environment to resolve organizational impediments and blockers.
* Creates the technology strategy for a respective technical domain, aligning execution with product strategy by working with Product Managers ,Product team members, and other stakeholders.
* Design and architect robust data warehouse solutions that support complex analytical workloads.
* Lead the evaluation and selection of big data technologies, tools, and frameworks.
* Develop data models, ETL processes, and data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data efficiently.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into architectural designs.
* Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms.
* Optimize performance of existing data processes and warehouse architecture.
* Mentor and guide junior architects and data engineers, promoting best practices in data architecture.
* Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in big data and data warehousing.
* Provide thought leadership in big data strategy and execution.
* BS in Computer Science, information Technology or related field.
* 5+ years of technical solutions experience including 3+ years in relevant enterprise data platforms and processing on Hadoop, Teradata, and Data Transformation Products
* Enterprise Business Intelligence and Analytics.
* Varied data processing engines and strategies: Databricks, Snowflake, Big Query, Watson X, Starburst / Trino
* Experience in multiple programming disciplines including Java, Python, and Scripting Languages.
* Deep understanding Virtualize and Containerized platforms: Openshift, Kubernetes, docker, VMware
* Understanding of storage and data replication platforms: CEPH, Cirata, Ozone, MinIO, Kudu, HDFS
* Understanding of Network and Security principals, Creating designs that adhere to Security Baselines
* Understanding of Cloud architectures including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, compute, storage, network, and security solutions that run on large Cloud service providers (Azure, Google, AWS).
* Ability to work independently and lead a project team

Skills:
* Linux
* Python
* PostgreSQL
* Ansible in a secure environment
* Agile

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235915 when responding to this ad.

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