Senior Data Architect

Serving the People Who Serve the People

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve-driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise data solutions for U.S. federal and state government programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data architecture, governance, and security, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, compliant solutions in complex environments. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage directly with government customers and stakeholders

Develop and maintain enterprise data models aligned with federal and state standards.
• Design data integration strategies across multiple systems and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and applicable state data security frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to federal and state clients, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Lead customer workshops, requirements sessions, and architecture reviews.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Establish data governance policies, metadata management, and stewardship practices.
• Implement data quality frameworks and monitoring processes.
• Architect solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP for government workloads.
• Support migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms.
• Partner with federal and state stakeholders, program managers, and technical teams to align data strategies with mission objectives.
• Mentor junior architects and data engineers.

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles, including experience supporting U.S. federal or state government projects.
• Strong experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, and API-based integrations.
• Working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Familiarity with data security and compliance standards such as FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, and applicable state frameworks.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP); relevant certifications are a plus but not required.
• Understanding of federal and state compliance and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CUI).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams and customer stakeholders

Don't have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don't meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!

Security and Privacy Requirements

• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

• We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

• At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
  a part of our journey.
• A few culture highlights include - Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions - Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
  sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.
• We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
  population
  
  

The Impact

• We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place - quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

Flexibility & Balance

• Flexible Time Off - Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
  
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days - Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
  
• Work From Home Reimbursement - Support a productive home office environment.

• Multiple Health Plan Options - Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
  
• Employer HSA Contributions - When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
  
• Fitness Reimbursement Program - Stay active, your way.
  
• On-Demand Mental Health Support - Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

• Paid Parental Leave - For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
  
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) - With a generous company match.
  
• Life & AD&D Insurance - 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

• Online Learning Platforms - Fuel your professional development.
  
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses - Your contributions are valued and rewarded.