Data Architect

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Anywhere

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field., 13+ years of experience in data modeling and database design., 5–8 years of experience with cloud data lake platforms like AWS Lake Formation, Snowflake, or BigQuery., Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing data teams..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable data architectures to meet business needs.
  • Develop and optimize data models and database designs.
  • Lead the development of ETL pipelines and data integration strategies.
  • Oversee cloud-based data solutions and ensure data governance and security.

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Data Architect (Senior Manager)
Job Description:
Senior Data Architect with experience in design, build, and optimization of complex data landscapes and legacy modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in database management, data modeling, cloud data solutions, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
This role requires a strong leader capable of guiding data teams and driving the design and implementation of scalable data architectures. Key areas of expertise include
• Design and implement scalable and efficient data architectures to support business needs.
• Develop data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) that align with organizational goals.
• Lead the database design and optimization efforts for structured and unstructured data.
• Establish ETL pipelines and data integration strategies for seamless data flow.
• Define data governance policies, including data quality, security, privacy, and compliance.
• Work closely with engineering, analytics, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Oversee cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies for critical databases.
• Evaluate and implement emerging data technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency.
• Conduct data audits, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
•13+ years of experience in data modeling, including conceptual, logical, and physical data design.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in cloud data lake platforms such as AWS Lake Formation, Delta Lake, Snowflake or Google Big Query.
• Proven experience with NoSQL databases and data modeling techniques for non relational data.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Hands-on experience delivering complex, multi-module projects in diverse technology ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance best practices.
• Proficiency with data modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, ERwin, PowerDesigner).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders. Preferred Skills:
• Experience with modern data architectures, such as data fabric or data mesh.
• Knowledge of graph databases and modeling for technologies like Neo4j.
• Proficiency with programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in data engineering.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Data ModelingData ManagementETL (Extract Transform Load)Data ArchitecturePerformance Systems AnalysisData SecurityDatabase ManagementNoSQLData Warehouse ArchitecturesData GovernanceAuditingGraph DatabaseData GridPython (Programming Language)Scala (Programming Language)CI/CDDevOpsJava (Programming Language)

Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
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