RAPP ยท 6 days ago
Freelance - Principal Data Architect
Chicago - RAPP
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expRAPP Chicago is a global, next-generation precision marketing agency seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect (Consultant) to guide the organization in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise data architecture. This role involves shaping data strategy, ensuring scalability, and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and implement enterprise-wide data architecture strategy aligned with business goals
Develop and maintain data models (conceptual, logical, physical) that support operational and analytical needs
Evaluate emerging data technologies and recommend adoption strategies
Assess current state of data platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks
Provide expert recommendations to improve scalability, security, and performance
Advise executives and stakeholders on data modernization initiatives (e.g., cloud migration, data mesh, data fabric)
Establish standards for data quality, metadata management, lineage, and master data
Partner with data governance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
Design and oversee implementation of data warehouses, data lakes, and streaming platforms
Ensure integration across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources
Define reference architectures and reusable frameworks for data pipelines and APIs
Partner with business units, engineering teams, and analytics teams to ensure solutions meet requirements
Mentor and guide data engineers, analysts, and architects on best practices
Act as a trusted advisor to CDOs, CIOs, and other senior leaders
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields
Proven consulting experience with enterprise clients across industries
Deep expertise in modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, Synapse)
Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, streaming technologies (Airflow, Kafka, Kinesis), and API-based integrations
Experience with cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid data architectures
Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
Strong communication skills to translate complex data concepts into business terms
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML data readiness and MLOps integration
Familiarity with data mesh, data fabric, or distributed data architectures
Certifications in cloud platforms or data management frameworks
Benefits
Health/vision/dental insurance
401(k)
Stock options
Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation
Sick, and personal days
Positive activism days
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Company
RAPP
RAPP is a customer experience agency. It is a sub-organization of DAS Group.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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EVP, Client Leadership, North America
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