--- title: 'Data Architect at CESO, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/data-architect-ceso-inc-columbus-9pjb15hkdbbr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Data Architect at CESO, Inc. - **Company:** CESO, Inc. - **Location:** Columbus, OH - **Compensation:** $86k–$167k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ceso/03417027-37dc-495b-a3e9-dba72c28677b ## Job description Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect! At CESO, a Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s enterprise data architecture. This position develops scalable, secure, and governed data solutions that support reporting, analytics, operational excellence, and AI initiatives. The Data Architect translates business requirements into technical data solutions, establishes architecture standards, and ensures enterprise data is reliable, accessible, and positioned to support future growth. Primary Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, frameworks, design patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and maintainability across the company's data platforms and solutions. - Develop and maintain logical, physical, dimensional, and semantic data models.  Design enterprise database architectures, backend data structures, and scalable schema designs that support business applications, integrations, analytics, and AI initiatives. - Design and oversee enterprise data integration solutions, including APIs, ELT/ETL processes, cloud platforms, and reporting environments, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable data movement - Partner with Data Engineers to design scalable lakehouse, warehouse, and data pipeline solutions using Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Azure technologies. - Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical designs. - Assist in establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance and compliance practices, including data quality, data ownership, stewardship, classification, and retention standards. - Provide architectural guidance for databases optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance tuning to support enterprise-scale workloads - Review data solutions for alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives while maintaining documentation, data catalogs and lineage information. - Design enterprise data platform architectures that support disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and high availability requirements. - Support the development of AI-ready data platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, automation, and future AI initiatives. - Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to evaluate data-related opportunities, and decisions and communication them to relevant parties within the organization. - Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and deliver enterprise data solutions. - Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. - Master’s degree is preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, database administration, analytics engineering, enterprise data architecture or related disciplines is required. - Experience documenting and communicating technical architecture decisions and recommendations is required. - Experience supporting cloud modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise data platform initiatives is preferred. - Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Data Fundamentals, or related certifications, are preferred. - Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional, Microsoft data certifications, or similar, are preferred. - Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure SQL, data warehouses, data lakes, Data Factory or lakehouse architectures is required. - Proficiency in SQL and working with relational and analytical data structures is required. - Strong understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, database design, and integration patterns is required. - Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles, data governance frameworks, and enterprise data management best practices is required. - Understanding of security, access controls, privacy requirements, and compliance considerations related to enterprise data is required. - Experience designing data models for operational reporting, business intelligence, and KPI Frameworks and analytics solutions is preferred. - Experience supporting AI, machine learning, Copilot, or advanced analytics initiatives is preferred. ## Benefits and Perks - Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule - Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront - 401K with a Company Match - Rewards and Recognition Program - Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth - Paid Holidays - Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage - Welcome Box - Casual Dress Code - Reimbursement for Professional Licenses - Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events - Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program - Company Paid Bonding and Recovery - Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity.  We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job.  At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck.  In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events. CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required. ## About CESO, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: CESO Inc is a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and surveying firm that provides comprehensive design and consulting solutions across industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (no public ticker) - **Headquarters**: Dayton, Ohio, USA (inferred from office listings on careers page) - **Founded**: Approximately 1990 (35+ years of impact) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, and Consulting (A&E) - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise, government, commercial real estate, and community-focused organizations - **Mission**: "Finding Purpose Through Serving Others" — this guiding principle shapes client relationships, community involvement, and internal culture. ## Products & Services - **Architecture & Engineering Design**: Comprehensive design services for buildings, infrastructure, and land development, delivered across multiple industries. - **Surveying & Land Development**: Field services and site planning to support construction and property projects. - **Branch 360™ Solution**: A specialized, strategic approach to reimagining branch transformation (likely for banking/retail clients) that combines design and operational insights. - **Project Management & Consulting**: Custom-tailored solutions that adapt to client needs, from concept through completion. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: 500+ associates and 16 offices nationwide, per the company website; a leadership page reports 350+ associates and 15 offices — conflicting reports. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Strategic partner/acquisition: Odyssey Services Group (acquired to expand capabilities). - **Growth Signals**: - Climbed to #201 on ENR's Top 500 list (recent achievement) - Acquired Odyssey Services Group to expand capabilities - Expanded Ohio footprint - Earned HSCD (Healthcare Systems Construction & Design?) accreditation - Active community investment and volunteer program (5,500+ hours annually) ## Competitive Advantages - **Multi-disciplinary expertise**: A breadth of services under one roof allows seamless, integrated solutions. - **Service-driven culture**: "Expertise with Heart" and a mission of serving others differentiate client and employee experiences. - **Collaborative leadership**: Senior staff work closely with junior talent, fostering mentorship and innovation. - **Long-term relationships**: Focus on building partnerships rather than one-off transactions. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion through acquisitions**: Continuing to grow capabilities and geographic footprint (e.g., Odyssey Services Group). - **Innovation in niche solutions**: Developing offerings like Branch 360™ to address evolving market trends. - **Community investment**: Dedicated volunteer hours and support for local organizations. - **Talent development**: Emphasizing leadership training, professional growth, and organizational development. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Purpose-driven, collaborative, and service-oriented; employees report feeling seen, heard, and appreciated. - **Community impact**: Over 5,500 volunteer hours contributed annually; dedicated time for charitable outreach. - **Benefits & perks**: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; hybrid roles; professional licensure reimbursement; training and development programs; recognition rewards; welcome box; casual dress environment; social events; bonding and recovery leave. - **Work environment**: Hybrid positions available across multiple Ohio and national offices; emphasis on personal and professional growth. - **Hiring process note**: CESO may use AI tools to support resume screening and application review, but final decisions are made by humans. ## Sources 1. [cesoinc.com](https://www.cesoinc.com/) 2. [cesoinc.com/careers](https://www.cesoinc.com/careers/) 3. [cesoinc.com/about](https://www.cesoinc.com/about) 4. [cesoinc.com/about/leadership](https://www.cesoinc.com/about/leadership) 5. 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