Job Description

Data Ideology  
At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious.  For more information about Data Ideology, visit 

Cloud Data Architect - Contract or Contract to Hire (CTH)
We are seeking a Cloud Data Architect to help drive ongoing data modernization efforts for our clients. This role is responsible for enabling cloud data infrastructure, integrating with enterprise systems, and building semantic data models to support critical business functions. The ideal candidate will possess both technical expertise and strong business acumen, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities  
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Design and implement data models for enterprise platforms such as asset management, financial systems, and project accounting tools
• Lead architecture initiatives to modernize legacy systems and decommission outdated data platforms
• Support cloud enablement initiatives and enhance reporting capabilities across the enterprise
• Build and maintain scalable, cloud-based data pipelines and support data ingestion from various enterprise systems
• Integrate with Identity Access Management (IAM) and ensure data security and governance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders including Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to prioritize and deliver business value
• Translate complex technical concepts into simple, business-friendly language for a non-technical audience

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Qualifications  
Education and Experience:  

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture or data modeling roles
• Proven success in designing and implementing semantic data models
• Experience with enterprise asset management or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor, or similar platforms)
• Demonstrated experience modernizing data platforms and working with legacy system migrations
• Experience in ambiguous environments with the ability to drive clarity and results

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Snowflake, dbt, and Fivetran
• Expertise in cloud data architecture, data warehousing, and pipeline development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Utilities or asset-heavy industry experience is preferred

Bonus Skills (Preferred but not Required):

• Experience with data virtualization platforms or IAM integration
• Background in enterprise asset management (EAM) or ERP migrations
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices

Work Environment: 

• Remote work from home. 
• Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs. 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

Data Ideology is an EEO Employer 

Job Tags

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