Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Architect in Scottsdale, AZ. Overview: The Data Architect is responsible for designing, creating, and managing an organization's data architecture. This role ensures that data is organized, accessible, secure, and aligned with business objectives. The Data Architect designs warehouses, file systems, and databases, and defines how data will be collected and organized. In this role, you will use data to make business decisions and move into analytics. You must be able to communicate the importance of data management to the business side. Responsibilities: * Data Architect will interpret and deliver impactful strategic plans improving data integration, data quality, and data delivery in support of business initiatives and roadmaps * Designs the structure and layout of data systems, including databases, warehouses, and lakes * Defines and implements the long-term technology strategy and innovations roadmaps across analytics, data engineering, and data platforms * Designs and implements processes for the ETL process from various sources into the organization's data systems * As a Data Architect, you will translate high-level business requirements into data models and appropriate metadata, test data, and data quality standards * Simplifies the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the company * Defines and manages standards, guidelines, and processes to ensure data quality * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics