Data Architect

NetDocuments

Data Architect leading design and evolution of enterprise data platform for legal document management solutions at NetDocuments. Collaborating with engineering and product teams on strategic data initiatives.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeLehi • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $210,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDynamoDBKafkaNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the architectural strategy for migrating large-scale, on-premises data systems to AWS, including re-platforming and re-architecture efforts.
Establish migration patterns, data residency strategies, and cutover plans that minimize risk and downtime.
Design and evolve cloud-native data architectures that support long-term scalability and performance.
Lead the architecture of large-scale NoSQL data systems, including Couchbase, DynamoDB, and related technologies.
Oversee the design and governance of our Snowflake-based data platform, including data modeling, ingestion pipelines, and access patterns.
Ensure systems are optimized for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale.
Architect and implement event-based data infrastructure using technologies such as Kafka, SQS, and SNS.
Define standards for event schema design, topic management, consumer patterns, and data lineage.
Enable reliable, scalable, and observable data flows across distributed systems.
Establish and enforce data governance standards, including classification, access controls, encryption, retention, and auditability.
Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA.
Partner with Security teams on threat modeling and risk mitigation for data infrastructure.
Lead architectural reviews, RFC processes, and documentation standards.
Partner with engineering leadership to influence roadmap prioritization through data-driven insights.
Represent the data platform in cross-functional planning and executive-level discussions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, or data architecture roles.
Strong experience designing and scaling large-scale NoSQL databases such as Couchbase, DynamoDB, or similar technologies.
Deep expertise in building cloud-native data platforms on AWS.
Experience leading complex on-premises to cloud migration initiatives.
Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka, SQS, SNS, or similar technologies.
Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or comparable data warehouses/lakes.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization.
Ability to evaluate complex architectural tradeoffs and make sound technical decisions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The People!
HSA company contribution
401K match at 4%
Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)
10 paid holidays
Monthly contributions for life activities & wellness
Access to LinkedIn learning with monthly dedicated time to explore

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringdatabase engineeringdata architectureNoSQL databasescloud-native data platformsevent-driven architecturesdata modelingdata ingestion pipelinesperformance optimizationdata governance

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcollaborationtechnical decision-makingrisk mitigation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science