About Us:
Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 16 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a forward-thinking Data Architect to design, develop, and implement innovative data solutions that empower our clients and our company toward their goals. As a key contributor and leader in our data team, you’ll create cutting-edge data pipelines, ETL processes, and integration solutions while ensuring the performance and security of our database environments. This role is ideal for a dynamic problem solver passionate about leading technical teams and projects, exploring emerging technologies, and delivering impactful solutions in a collaborative environment.  

Veterans encouraged to apply. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Mentorship – Guide and mentor members of our data teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Modern Data Architecture – Architect and implement scalable data pipelines, cloud-based data systems, and advanced ETL workflows.
• Database Administration – Manage SQL Server and other databases in multi-tier environments, including backups, versioning, performance optimization, and security.
• Integration Solutions – Develop APIs and integration routines to connect databases with internal tools and external systems, ensuring seamless data accessibility.
• Agile Collaboration – Partner with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions tailored to client needs.
• Quality Assurance – Conduct testing, debugging, and code reviews to maintain the highest standards of data accuracy and reliability.
• Innovation & Optimization – Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, proposing and implementing enhancements to existing processes and systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in SQL Server and familiarity with other RDBMS technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or NoSQL solutions like MongoDB).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools like Databricks or Snowflake is a plu
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL tools, and data pipeline development using Python or other equivalent toolsets.
• Understanding of modern data architecture concepts like data lakes, streaming data, and data warehouses.
• Experience in API development, RESTful services, and integration.
• Familiarity with spatial technologies, tools and associated data structures (e.g., Esri’s ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Enterprise, multi-user versioned geodatabases, and linear referencing systems).
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Familiarity with Visual Studio Team Foundation Studio
• Expert in database management tools and techniques
• Identify, recommend, and implement new patterns for database integration
• Highly developed creative thinking skills to propose solutions to business challenges
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize work items within each project
• Experience with other programming languages such as Visual C#, Visual C++, Javascript etc
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to document complex and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to clearly convey abstract or complex database solutions to clients and other staff
• Must be flexible with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, platforms, and conceptsandapplythemtoclientsolutions
• Ability to create technology solutions from business requirements
• Adaptability to understand and implement new tools for new situations
• Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse team spread over multiple office locations
• Ability to communicate system functions and requirements with technical and non- technical teammates and clients
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements as well as working independently, investigating problems, finding and documenting solutions
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Ability to lead, manage, train and mentor others
• Possess unquestionable integrity, ethics, and the values appropriate to the company’s culture; and actively models those values internally and externally
• Results focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Accountability in work performance
• Team oriented with ability to get along with others

Experience:

10+ years’ experience in data engineering, database management, and/or spatial technologies is required. Experience in relational and/or non-relational database systems, with experience in data integration, ETL workflows, and cloud platforms, is highly valued. Familiarity with geospatial data, spatial analysis, and tools like Esri ArcGIS or Bentley software is a strong plus. Experience with MS Office Suite and strong documentation skills are also essential.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required with a focus in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, GIS, or other data related areas preferred.

Travel:

Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, attending seminars or business meetings. Minimum travel is 10- 25% of the time depending on projects.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted. 

Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.      

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.