Database Architect

We are seeking a Database Architect who is willing to work on a remote set up with our client in Austin, TX. The Database Architect will implement an enterprise-wide Data Catalog/MDM solution covering both structured and unstructured data, and setup and configure the semantic layer and lineage needed for AI tools discovery/enablement. The ideal candidate will bridge data engineering, governance, and AI consumption needs to ensure high-quality, well-documented data assets are available for analytics, machine learning, and generative AI use cases. A continuous process should be established to keep the catalog/mdm solution updated when changes are made and ensure data quality and consistency is maintained. This position will perform the following duties, working across various teams. Enterprise Data Modeling, Semantics & AI Enablement * Develops conceptual, logical, physical models across domains. * Maps transformations & integrations, and drive clarity across systems. * Reverse-engineers legacy data structures to modernize, streamline, and rationalize system designs. * Uses ER/Studio & model automation to ensure standards and performance. * Governs design-to-implementation alignment with engineering. * Expands taxonomy and ontology usage across domains. * Applies semantic tagging to improve discovery, trust, and reuse. * Aligns semantic attributes with lineage & classification rules. Data Governance, Metadata & Catalog Management * Maintains and enriches data dictionaries while automating metadata ingestion and scanning processes. * Applies lineage and classification standards (Purview/Unity Catalog). * Connects catalog to BI and ETL/ELT pipelines. * Expands glossary coverage with stewards. * Implements catalog APIs for programmatic queries/updates. * Trains users on catalog practices and continuously monitors metadata quality KPIs. Data Strategy & Readiness * Translates business needs into structured data designs and metadata deliverables * Prioritizes modeling/governance work with product owners. * Provides status & risk updates; manage dependencies. * Supports business-led analytics and stewardship routines. Team Enablement & Knowledge Transfer * Facilitates design/model reviews while maintaining standards and templates. * Supports cross-enterprise stewardship and governance routines. * Creates training materials and onboarding guides for business users. Minimum Requirements: Yrs Experience 7 Working as an Enterprise Database Architect with experience with MDM/Data Catalog implementation 4 Experience as a Data Modeler/DBA with Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS 4 Expertise in various enterprise data catalog platforms like Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, etc. 3 Experience in AI/ML technologies and semantic/context layer design and integration. 3 Experience with cloud technologies and tools in AWS and Azure, including data platforms like AWS Data Lake 3 Data Governance, classification and security 2 Data Lineage, Integration and Transformation tools like Informatica, Fivetran, etc. 2 Experience in API design in metadata harvesting, automation, and event driven integration 2 Vector databases, feature stores experience preferred 2 Experience in scripting using Python preferred. 2 Experience working with Texas state government agencies preferred. 1 Experience using GitHub