IT Data Platform Architect

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering bestinclass customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Job Description
We are currently looking for an IT Data Platform Architect to join our growing team! As an IT Data Platform Architect, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a stateoftheart data platform, focusing on integrating advanced AIML capabilities. In this role, you will have a strong foundation in cloud computing, especially with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a deep understanding of infrastructure as code, CICD practices, and streaming data applications. You will be pivotal in enabling the company to leverage data effectively, integrating AIML insights into our business strategy. Your contributions will drive innovation, improve operational efficiencies, and help maintain our competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As an IT Data Platform Architect, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Develop a highperformance data architecture to support largescale data processing and AIML analytics
Lead effort to implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Ansible to automate the deployment of both infrastructure and applications
Design CICD integrations using GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ensuring smooth deployment on GCP
Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation, including proceduralprocess guides and infrastructure topology diagrams
Stay updated with technological advancements, advocating for and implementing necessary changes and updates to our systems
Proactively identify improvement areas in infrastructure architecture and develop plans for enhancements
Work with streaming data applications, ensuring robust data flow and integration
Possess knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration tools to manage and scale applications effectively
Build reusable code, components, and services, focusing on versioning, reconciliation, and robust exception handling
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of relevant experience in data platform architecture
Experience with containerization technologies
Demonstrated ability in building and managing data platforms with integrated AIML capabilities.
Strong knowledge and experience in GCP, with familiarity in other cloud platforms
Have extensive experience in data architecture, especially in supporting AIML applications
Demonstrate expertise in infrastructure as code, CICD practices, and troubleshooting across various technical domains
Show strong ability in handling streaming data applications
Can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
Are a proactive problemsolver with a keen eye for improving system architectures
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Telecom experience within the Enterprise and Wholesale domain highly desired

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Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or fieldbased, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and highquality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disabilityveterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to initiate the accommodations process.
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