Principal Data Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Data Architect to join our Cloud Data Engineering Practice. The Principal Data Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex cloud-based data solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud data and analytics technologies.

• Define strategic roadmaps and targeted outcomes for our clients in a consultative capacity
• Act as a data engineering SME to define upcoming engagements working with our pre-sales teams
• Perform technical interviews for Architect and Engineer candidates as well as provide technical guidance to Architects and Engineers
• Oversee the development and implementation of data standards and operating procedures

• At least 4 years of experience in AWS data landscape
• 10 years of experience designing and building complex data systems as well as experience in these areas:
  • Traditional Data (At least 2):
    • Relational database design, optimization and migration
    • Data modeling for both transactional and analytics systems including implementation of industry standard data models
    • BI dashboards and visualizations
    • Data Governance and MDM
  • New Data (at least 2):
    • Big data processing using Spark, Streaming solutions, and NoSQL
    • Machine Learning and MLOps with proficiency in Sagemaker
    • GenAI Foundational Models as well as approaches and frameworks used in conjunction with them with proficiency in Bedrock.
    • DataOps practices (Infrastructure as Code, Data Testing, Data Versioning,etc)
• Experience with at least two of these:
  • Infrastructure as Code tools
  • CI/CD pipelines and tools
  • Python for analytics (numpy, pandas, matplotlib etc) and automation 
• Strong drive towards standardizing and documenting our approach and solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills