Data Architect
Vienna, VA
- Pay
USD 130,000–150,000/year — pay source
Salary 130,000 – 150,000 USD per year SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Employment type Full-time
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign and implement scalable data architectures and data models that support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms, data warehouses, and related infrastructure.
From the employer’s posting
Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable data architectures and data models that support analytics, reporting, and operational needs. Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
Design and implement scalable data architectures and data models that support analytics, reporting, and operational needs. Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources. Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms, data warehouses, and related infrastructure.
Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources. Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms, data warehouses, and related infrastructure. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to develop data solutions supporting machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data architecture, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise data warehouse design.
- Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git.
- Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Apache Hive.
- Experience developing and automating large-scale data environments.
Preferred experience
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with big data and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or NiFi.
- Experience supporting AI/ML workflows, analytics platforms, and large-scale data processing environments.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in data architecture, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise data warehouse design.
Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git.
Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Apache Hive.
Experience developing and automating large-scale data environments.
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with big data and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or NiFi.
Experience supporting AI/ML workflows, analytics platforms, and large-scale data processing environments.
Tools in this posting
- Python
- SQL
- AWS
- Azure
- BigQuery
- Databricks
- Kafka
- Redshift
- Spark
- Airflow
- NumPy
- pandas
- PySpark
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Hive
- scikit-learn
Source — Tool mentions in context
- 3+ years of experience in data architecture, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise data warehouse design. - Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git. - Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Apache Hive.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. - Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Experience with big data and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or NiFi.
- Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git. - Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Apache Hive. - Experience developing and automating large-scale data environments.
- Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Experience with big data and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or NiFi. - Experience supporting AI/ML workflows, analytics platforms, and large-scale data processing environments.
Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. - Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Benefits in the posting
Full benefits wording- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
From the employer’s posting.
Job description
SteerBridge is seeking a Data Architect (Mid-Level) to support operations and sustainment efforts for the Modern Disability Claims program. This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data architectures that support claims intake, adjudication workflows, clinical and claims data integration, and performance analytics for the program.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing modern data solutions, developing data pipelines, and supporting enterprise analytics environments within cloud-based ecosystems.-
Design and implement scalable data architectures and data models that support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
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Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
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Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms, data warehouses, and related infrastructure.
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Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to develop data solutions supporting machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives.
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Implement and maintain data governance, security, data quality, and integrity standards across data environments.
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Monitor and optimize database and data platform performance, scalability, reliability, and availability.
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Support data modernization initiatives, including migration and transformation of legacy data environments to modern cloud-based architectures.
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Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience in data architecture, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise data warehouse design.
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Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git.
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Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Apache Hive.
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Experience developing and automating large-scale data environments.
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Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
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Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and modern data lake and data warehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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Experience with big data and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or NiFi.
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Experience supporting AI/ML workflows, analytics platforms, and large-scale data processing environments.
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Knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, CI/CD pipelines, and software development best practices.
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Experience supporting defense, healthcare, benefits administration, or other mission-critical federal programs.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.
SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
Salary
130,000 – 150,000 USD per year
SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Employment type
Full-time
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- Pay
Salary 130,000 – 150,000 USD per year SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Location & working pattern
Vienna, VA
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- Work authorization
Required Qualifications - Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Status in our records
- Active
- First seen by us
- Aug 20, 2026
- Recorded sightings
- 16
- Last seen by us
- Oct 8, 2026
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