The Principal Data Architect is responsible for setting and enforcing standards for data ingestion, data governance, deployment principles, environment scalability and performance, design requirements, coding standards, and implementation rules.
Establishes and maintains standards for data ingestion, data governance, deployment, scalability, performance, design requirements, coding, and implementation.
Evaluates and recommends technology solutions to meet current and future business needs.
Partners with business stakeholders to build technology strategy and roadmap.
Mentors and guides the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure data architecture supports business objectives and compliance requirements.
Oversees the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure data environments.
Ensures best practices in data security, privacy, and compliance are integrated into all data solutions.
Stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
Proven expertise in data governance, data modeling, and large-scale data environment design.
Strong experience with modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and data integration tools.(i.e. Databricks, Snowflake, Python, Azure, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to set technical standards and mentor development teams.