Distinguished Data Architect

Serving as the principal technical authority, the full-time Distinguished Data Architect will define and own the enterprise data and integration architecture vision, provide strategic leadership to executive teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives while working in a hybrid environment in Dallas or Austin. Key Responsibilities Serve as the principal technical advisor to executive leadership on data strategy and integration architecture Own and evolve the enterprise integration architecture across various systems, establishing standards and governance Define and champion the enterprise data governance framework, influencing cross-functional adoption and tooling strategies Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in data architecture, integration architecture, or platform architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior role Expertise in designing enterprise integrations using iPaaS or middleware platforms Deep knowledge of modern data warehousing/lakehouse architectures and Microsoft data platforms Experience in defining and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and metadata management tools Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python