Data Engineer/Architect - Tallahassee, FL Locals - Lifescale Analytics

At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a Data Engineer/ArchitectThis role will be an Onsite Role, candidates will be required to be onsite in Tallahassee, FL. Travel and relocation expenses will not be covered by the client or employer.

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and maybe subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B & EAD visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

Primary Job Duties/Tasks:

The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks. Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for the technical architecture and ensuring alignment with both functional and non-functional requirements.
• The primary objective of this project is to establish a comprehensive and scalable Data Management Framework for the client that enhances data-driven decision-making.
• Data Strategy Development:This phase focuses on establishing a comprehensive strategy for managing data assets that aligns with organizational goals and sets the foundation for effective data governance and usage.
• Data Platform Architecture Design and Deployment:This phase involves designing and deploying a scalable data architecture that supports efficient data management, integrates with existing systems, and adheres to best practices and standards.
• Data Integration and Migration: This phase focuses on consolidating existing data sources into the new Azure environment, ensuring seamless data integration, minimal disruption, and compatibility with other systems.
• Data Governance and Implementation: This phase involves defining and implementing data governance policies, establishing data stewardship roles, ensuring security and compliance, and standardizing data practices across the organization.
• Data Quality, Documentation, and Training:This phase aims to establish a framework for data quality, produce comprehensive system documentation, and conduct training for stakeholders to manage and maintain the new systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in similar roles.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) by DAMA International, TOGAF Certification
• Have a minimum of 4 years of similar experience at a State of Florida Government Departments.
• Minimum of 5 years in providing full spectrum Data Services design and implementation including but not limited to Microsoft Data Fabric, Snowflake, Azure Synapse Analytics and other such applications.
• Experience developing a scalable data architecture framework that supports efficient data management.
• Develop and integrate a Data Quality Framework for monitoring and maintaining data quality.
• Ensure flexibility in accommodating tools like Microsoft Data Fabric, Snowflake, or other platforms.
• Experience deploying the foundational data architecture in Azure.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
• Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Flexibility: Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
• Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.
• Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing a common goal.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.

Who we are:

Lifescale Analytics, a small business that provides specialized expertise in data and analytics. Formed in 2012, the Lifescale Analytics team has years of experience providing a spectrum of customized data management services and solutions including Data Management/Analytics, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence and Data Science that focuses on building strong portfolios and programs. Through experience and innovation, we allow businesses, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to manage and proactively make decisions based on their biggest asset, their data. Our specialists are skilled at managing, refining, analyzing, or visualizing information for the specific purpose of increasing the value of IT to benefit from the data science industry.

For more information, please visit our website at www.lifescaleanalytics.com