[Remote] Data Architect (Higher Education)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sriven Systems Inc. is seeking a Data Architect specializing in Higher Education.

The role involves designing and maintaining data models, architecting scalable data solutions, and ensuring compliance with data governance policies.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain enterprise conceptual, logical, and physical data models using industry-standard methodologies such as 3NF, Kimball, and Data VaultArchitect scalable data solutions across key higher education domains, including Student, HR, Finance, Financial Aid, Research, and AdvancementDevelop and maintain enterprise data warehouse and lakehouse architectures supporting institutional reporting and advanced analyticsDesign and document integration models between enterprise applications such as Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, and Slate CRMCreate standardized semantic data models, canonical data definitions, and business-friendly data layers for reporting and self-service analyticsBuild modern cloud-based data architectures using platforms such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Amazon Redshift, or BigQueryDesign data structures optimized for AI, Machine Learning, predictive analytics, and future data initiativesEnsure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, institutional security standards, and data governance policiesCollaborate with Data Engineers, Database Administrators, Business Analysts, and Institutional Research teams to implement scalable data solutionsDevelop and maintain metadata repositories, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentationParticipate in architecture reviews and provide technical guidance for enterprise application integrations and data initiativesTranslate complex business requirements into scalable enterprise data models and technical specificationsSkills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field6+ years of enterprise data architecture and data modeling experience3+ years of experience designing enterprise data solutions within a Higher Education environmentStrong understanding of Higher Education business processes, including Student Lifecycle, Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, HR, Finance, Research Administration, and AdvancementExperience designing enterprise data warehouses and lakehouse architecturesStrong expertise in relational and dimensional data modeling techniquesExperience implementing Medallion Architecture across Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layersAdvanced SQL skills and strong knowledge of ETL/ELT design principlesExperience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS, Amazon Redshift, or Google BigQueryHands-on experience with enterprise data modeling tools such as Erwin, Enterprise Architect, SqlDBM, or similarExperience documenting complex systems, metadata, and enterprise data architectureMaster's degree preferredCompany Overview Sriven Systems is an information technology company providing application development and maintenance services.

It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://srivensys.com.

Company H1B SponsorshipSriven Systems Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 26 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 32 in 2022, 28 in 2021, 78 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.