Senior Data Solution Architect

Job description

We are in search of a Senior Data Solution Architect to spearhead data-driven projects that leverage scalable platforms, cutting-edge technologies, and machine-learning algorithms. By designing robust solutions, you will be a crucial part in generating value from data, all while driving our organization's digital transformation through data enablement and democratization.

Responsibilities

- Address organization business goals and strategies using best practices in data-, solution-, enterprise- and business- architectures, along with software engineering expertise

- Conduct architectural activities including business problem analysis, technology landscape identification, significant requirements identification, solution design, and artifact creation

- Perform software engineering tasks such as coding and data model creation in primary technology stacks, comprehend code and data models for non-primary technology stacks, and apply software design patterns and practices

- Build and manage data management environments on premise and in the cloud, addressing security, compliance, and regulatory concerns with automation, monitoring, orchestration, and data ingestion

- Guide the implementation team in integrating and harmonizing data from various sources, building analytical products on the data platform, and managing data product life cycles efficiently

- Provide data technology consulting services to help clients shape solution visions and make informed decisions under uncertainty

Requirements

- 10+ years of IT experience

- 5+ years in leadership roles

- Extensive experience in requirements engineering, solution architecture, systems development, deployment, and maintenance

- Knowledge in architecture, design patterns, and the technological landscape across at least 3 technology domains including Data Platforms, IoT, and ML

- Profound knowledge of technology internals for at least 1 technology domain

- Solid understanding of core concepts in data and analytics platform architectures, data warehousing, business intelligence, data management, integration, security, and operations

- Experience in designing, implementing, deploying, troubleshooting, and re-platforming distributed systems both on-premises and in the Cloud

- Structured knowledge of the entire architecture design process including technology selection, estimation, proposal verification, and documentation

- Background in all phases of the software development life cycle using various development methodologies and best practices

- High level of organization and attention to detail

- Competency in effective communication

- Fluency in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

- Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure automation

- Flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies within data management

- Capability to drive operations focusing on scaling and cost-efficiency

- Qualifications in advanced data security and privacy practices

- Understanding of metadata management and semantic layering within data platforms