Sr. Data Architect - Contract - Remote

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Data Architect for a remote contract with our client in Illinois. The initial term of the contract is 3 months, but extensions through next year are expected for this long-term project.
Responsibilities: Thoroughly understand and document requirements by engaging with Data Engineers, Analysts and Users to ensure comprehensive data solutions.Design and maintain data architecture frameworks that support the organization's data strategy and business objectives.Analyze complex data sets and design robust, scalable data models that accommodate both current and future business needs.Leverage tools such as Lucidchart, Erwin, Power BI and Azure data services to design, document and visualize data models.Create and manage slowly-changing dimensions to capture historical data accurately.Optimize data performance and ensure scalable solutions for high-volume data processing.Work closely with data engineering and data product teams to align data architecture with technical requirements and project goals.Communicate data architecture designs and strategies effectively to stakeholders at various levels.Analyze and anticipate future data needs and trends to proactively address potential challenges and opportunities. Qualifications: At least 10 years of IT experience with a heavy emphasis on Data and Data Architecture.Proven expertise in data modeling, including experience with tools such as Lucidchart or Erwin.Proficient in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.Experience working in an Azure environment, including understanding how data is stored in Azure Gen 2.Experience with Databricks.Strong knowledge of foreign keys, primary keys and relational database principles.Demonstrated experience with data streaming technologies, particularly for handling large datasets (terabytes or petabytes).Basic exposure to Kafka and Airflow.Be proactive, forward-thinking, and capable of adapting to evolving technologies and business requirements. Skills: Data Architecture, Business Requirements, Data Modeling, Lucidchart, Erwin, Power BI, Azure, Slowly-Changing Dimensions, Databricks/ Spark, Foreign Keys, Primary Keys, Data Streaming, Kafka, Airflow.