Fractional Data Architect
Senior Architecture,
Without Full-Time Cost
A senior data architect who designs your data model, defines your stack, and builds infrastructure your team can confidently grow on — without the overhead of a full-time hire
The Hidden Cost of
Messy Data
15+
Hours/week wasted on manual data prep
60%
Of analyst & scientist time spent cleaning vs. analyzing
2-3
Major decisions delayed per quarter
That's $50K-$150K/year in lost productivity - and missed revenue
opportunities you can't even measure.
Is This Right For You?
Save time - see if we're a fit before booking a call
Perfect for you if
- Your data stack is growing but lacks a clear architecture
- Your team is making tool and schema decisions without senior technical guidance
- You're considering a $200K+ data architect but not ready for full-time
- You need a scalable data model before you build further
Not a fit if
- You need 24/7 on-call support
- You only want dashboards or Excel reports
- Budget under $5,500/month
- Can't grant data access or provide context
What the First 30 Days Look Like
Week 1: Audit Your Architecture
We map your current data stack, document what exists, and identify design gaps. No assumptions — we find exactly where your architecture is holding you back.
Weeks 2-3: Design & Build
We design the target architecture and start building — data models, warehouse structure, and pipeline patterns that scale with your business and your team.
Week 4: Handoff & Roadmap
You get full architecture documentation, decision records explaining every design choice, and a clear roadmap so your team knows exactly what to build next.
After 30 Days You'll Have:
- Architecture diagram and data model documentation
- Decision records explaining every design choice
- Roadmap for the next 60-90 days
Why Teams Choose Us
Most fractional data architects are solo generalists. We're a two-person senior team with architecture and engineering depth — and that changes what you get
Built data platforms from the ground up at multiple companies. Specializes in warehouse architecture, data modeling, and turning messy data into something the business can trust and grow on.
Together, that means:
Two senior architects reviewing every design decision
Architecture and engineering depth — we design it and build it
We've defined data architectures from scratch, multiple times
Our Services
Try us risk-free for 15 days - get your money back if you don't love it, no questions asked
STARTER
40 hours/month · 3-month minimum
- 8-12 hours/week flexible
- Weekly async updates
- 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
- Lightweight documentation
- Video walkthroughs of key systems
- Support (36-hour response - during business hours)
- 30-day post support
Most clients move to Professional within 60-90 days
Get a quote →Annual: 15% off
PROFESSIONAL
80 hours/month · 3-month minimum
- 16-24 hours/week flexible
- Weekly async updates
- 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
- Complete documentation
- Video walkthroughs of all systems
- Support (12-hour response - during business hours)
- 90-day post support
Annual: 15% off
STRATEGIC
80 hours/month · 3-month minimum
- 16-24 hours/week flexible
- 30-min weekly sync updates
- Video walkthroughs
- 120-day post support
- Support (3-hour response - during business hours)
- Monthly strategic planning session
- Quarterly data health audit
- Technology stack & vendor recommendations
- 90-day roadmap aligned to business goals
- Data governance framework setup
- Quarterly cloud cost optimization review
- Team training sessions on pipelines built
Annual: 15% off
Team oversight available — ask us
Trusted by Growing Teams
“They structured our dbt, reduced platform costs, and left documentation so thorough our team kept building on it. No dependencies, no technical debts. More than a one-time delivery, it became the foundation for reliable metrics and data-driven decisions we're still evolving today. Professional, collaborative, and genuinely focused on long-term value.”
Victor G.
CEO at ezaligner
“The Fractional Data Engineer team worked with one of the world's largest retailers, building pipeline architecture with BigQuery, Airflow, and Looker. Strong technical execution, excellent planning, and clear communication with stakeholders. Would hire again.”
Georg B.
CTO at Buildaz
“The Fractional Data Engineer team has been an outstanding partner to Granularity. They dove straight into our existing data pipeline and infrastructure with minimal guidance needed — getting up to speed quickly and improving on what we had with a level of technical excellence that was immediately evident. What truly set them apart was how far they went beyond the original scope, anticipating needs we hadn't even voiced yet. They delivered faster than expected without ever sacrificing quality, and their communication throughout was clear and consistent — we always knew exactly where things stood. The Fractional Data Engineer team doesn't just do the work; they elevate it. I would recommend them without reservation.”
Denis Drost
CRO at Granularity
How Much Is Your
Data Mess Costing You?
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15-Day Confidence
Guarantee
Cancel anytime in the first 15 days and get your money back - no questions asked.
Complete Knowledge
Transfer
Every pipeline includes recorded video walkthroughs showing how it works, how to maintain it, and how to troubleshoot issues.
Transparent
Communication
Weekly progress updates so you always know what we're building and why. No surprises, no black boxes.
Common Questions
How is fractional data engineering different from hiring a contractor?
We're senior engineers who own outcomes, not tickets. You get production-ready data infrastructure with complete knowledge transfer - not fragile code that breaks when the contractor leaves.
What happens after our contract ends?
You get complete documentation, video walkthroughs, and 60-120 days of email support (depending on your plan). Everything we build is designed to be maintained by your team or future hires.
How quickly can we see results from fractional data engineering?
Within 30 days, you'll have 1-3 core data pipelines running automatically. Most clients eliminate hours of manual work per week in the first month.
What if this doesn't work out?
We offer a 15-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 15 days for any reason, you get a full refund - no questions asked.