Data Architect / Data Engineers

Data Architect / Data Engineer (contract and direct hire) - Cincinnati, OH Overview Vaco is seeking senior Data Architects and Data Engineers to lead the design and implementation of a modern cloud-based data platform, with exposure to Microsoft Fabric. This role is highly consultative and hands-on, focused on enterprise data architecture, pipeline development, analytics enablement, and knowledge transfer. The engagement is fully remote and contract-based. Location: Must be in Cincinnati, OH Contract Rate: $80-$100/hour Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting Key Responsibilities Lead Data Architecture and Data Engineering Design end-to-end enterprise data architectures, including lakehouse, warehouse, streaming, and AI/ML integration patterns Define reference architectures, metadata management strategies, and governance frameworks Produce high-level and logical architecture diagrams aligned to agreed-upon use cases Advisory & Consulting Partner with client stakeholders to assess curren...