Data Architect Job Posting

Job Title:	Data Architect
Job ID:	RH1005DA
Company:	Alan James Associates
Position Type:	Contract to Hire
Pay Rate:	Competitive
Skills:	.NET, SOA, XML, Revelytix, ERwin, SSIS
Date Posted:	Oct-06-09

Provide support in a startup software development house focusing on designing data architectures, schemas and structures including modern web/semantic approaches. Should be a proponent for innovation, best practices, and sound design. A change agent with strong development habits and efficient team/project structures bkgd. This is a hands-on technical position requiring proven experience in the following:

* Developing, managing and implementing structured methodologies and frameworks of business semantics modeling (OWL/RDFS).
* Familiar with Business Metadata/semantic modeling tools Schema logic, Revelytix, Top Braid Composer, Poundhill Software Metagrove.
* Experience with Data Modeling and Data Modeling tools such as Erwin, ER-Studio, Rational
* Extensive XML expertise.
* Experience with tools such as XML Spy.
* Experience with RDMBS database technologies (SQL Server 2005/2008)
* Experience with development on Microsoft .NET
* Technical background in implementation of unusual data challenges in a SQL Server environment
* Business/Technical Metadata Management preferably with experience in XMP or similar approaches.
* Data Analysis and Data Model Development (i.e. logical and physical models)
* Data Quality Management practices using commercially available tools
* Data Governance Concepts and Processes
* Know Data Integration covering data sources inside/outside the firewall, including shredding XML using SSIS
* Solid understanding of SOA, application frameworks and system integration methods and Agile methodology
* Familiarity with emerging technologies and software development best practices
* BS in Computer Science or related field - Health & Life Sciences experience a plus
* Minimum of 5 years relevant technical experience with Data Architecture and development

* Must be U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
* No third party agencies
* Location: Indianapolis, IN

Location:	US-IN-Indianapolis
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Dick Smith
Contact Phone:	919-650-3595
Contact Email:	dickle45@att.net
Contact Comments:
No third party agencies, principals only