**Koniag Data Solutions, LLC,** a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a TALEND Architect to support KDS and our government customer. This is a Remote opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. _This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity._ We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, is seeking a highly skilled TALEND Architect to design, implement, and optimize our data integration solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the TALEND platform with strong technical leadership abilities to drive enterprise-level data architecture initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring data quality and governance standards are maintained. **Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:** The TALEND Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise data integration solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data architectures. Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Design and implement complex data integration solutions using the TALEND platform + Develop enterprise data catalog solutions to enable data discovery, lineage tracking, and metadata management + Create and maintain data architecture documentation and technical specifications + Establish best practices for TALEND development, testing, and deployment + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams + Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements + Optimize existing TALEND solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability + Ensure data security and compliance with regulatory requirements + Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends + Participate in technical planning and design review sessions **Education and Experience:** **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field + 7+ years of experience in data integration and ETL development + 5+ years of hands-on experience with TALEND platform **Desired Education and Certifications:** + Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field is an added bonus + Professional certifications in TALEND or related technologies **Required Skills and Competencies:** + Expertise in TALEND platform, data architecture, system integration, cloud platforms (if applicable), and enterprise-level data governance + Experience with data governance frameworks + Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts + Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with various database systems (SQL/NoSQL) + Experience in developing and implementing enterprise Data Catalog solutions + Knowledge of data quality management and data profiling techniques + Understanding of metadata management principles and practices + Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders + Experience working in Agile development environments **Desired Skills and Competencies:** + Familiarity with Talend Data Governance and Quality tools + Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) + Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) + Experience with data visualization tools + Understanding of machine learning and AI concepts + Experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors + Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) and data stewardship + Previous experience in a consultative role + Ability to obtain security clearance if required **Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy** The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com_ _._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_** **Job Details** **Job Family** **Proposal Positions** **Pay Type** **Salary**