Solutions Architect Contractor: 6-9 years (Advanced)

Kaygen Inc.

Irving, TX
2 days ago

$55–$65 Per Hour

Highlights

We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. Develop target-state data architecture using modern techniques — lakehouse architectures and ETL-free architecture via data virtualization / data mesh.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Irving, TX
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Salary	$55–$65 Per Hour
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	2003
Website	http://www.kaygen.com

Description

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.
Title: Data Solutions Architect
Duration: 4/19/27, potential extension
Location: 3 days onsite in Irving, TX or Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

Design and develop a "Data as a Product" strategy for the domain.
Develop target-state data architecture using modern techniques — lakehouse architectures and ETL-free architecture via data virtualization / data mesh.
Define migration approach from legacy batch-ETL platforms toward the target architecture.
Partner with Enterprise/Solution Architects on portfolio-level data architecture alignment.

Requirements:

Extensive experience as a data architect on large-scale data platform modernization initiatives.
Hands-on familiarity with lakehouse architecture, data mesh, and data virtualization approaches.
Practical experience migrating legacy ETL platforms (e.g. Ab Initio, Informatica) to modern architectures is highly relevant.
Prefer banking and capital markets experience

Rate: $55 - 65

At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way.

Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Benefits:

Free Healthcare Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Free Life Insurance
Sick Time Off

Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like:

Mentorship Program
Certifications

Referrals
Family and Wellness benefits
Continuous Growth and Career Development

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts

About Company

Kaygen, an award-winning technology consulting and talent firm, assists organizations to achieve digital transformation. From structuring data to the Cloud and visualization, Kaygen leads the digital transformation of global clients.

Kaygen, from the Japanese word, kaizen, for continuous improvement, signifies how we continuously seek to bring expert tech talent to our client engagements to create a sustainable competitive advantage. However, there is more. Our company is diverse, and minority woman owned and operated by expert data technologists who have conceived and developed the very strategic technology initiatives that we now engage in for our clients with our talent.

Our core belief in diversity, complemented by the principles of kaizen, ensures we bring the best expert data talent to work transparently, collaboratively, and with the flexibility to ensure client success.

Visit http://www.kaygen.com/ for a solutions overview.