Data Architect

Direct message the job poster from Integris Group Business Challenge The company is in the midst of an AI transformation , creating exciting opportunities for growth. At the same time, they are leading a Salesforce modernization and integrating the systems and data of their recent acquisition . Role Overview The Senior Data Architect/Engineer leads the design, development, and evolution of enterprise data architecture , while contributing directly to the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. This position blends strategy and hands‑on engineering, requiring deep expertise in modern data platforms, pipeline development, and cloud‑native architecture. You Will Define architectural standards and best practices. Evaluate and implement new tools. Partner with data product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to build platforms supporting analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead the design and documentation of scalable data frameworks: data lakes, warehouses, streaming architectures, and Azure-native data platforms. Build and optimize secure, high‑performing ETL/ELT pipelines, data APIs, and data models. Develop solutions that support analytics, advanced reporting, and AI/ML use cases. Recommend and standardize modern data tools, frameworks, and architectural practices. Mentor and guide team members, collaborating across business, IT, and architecture groups. Partner with governance teams to ensure data quality, lineage, security, and stewardship. Desired Skills & Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering and Architecture. Strong leadership experience, including mentoring small distributed teams (currently 4 people: 2 onshore, 2 offshore; team growing to 6). Deep knowledge of Azure ecosystem (Data Lake, Synapse, SQL DB, Data Factory, Databricks). Proven expertise with ETL pipelines (including 3rd‑party/vendor integrations). Strong SQL and data modeling skills; familiarity with star/snowflake schemas and other approaches. Hands‑on experience creating Data APIs . Solid understanding of metadata management, governance, security, and data lineage. Programming experience with SQL, Python, Spark . Familiarity with containerized compute/orchestration frameworks (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Experience with Salesforce data models, MDM tools, and streaming platforms (Kafka, Event Hub) is preferred. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred). Azure certifications in Data Engineering or Solution Architecture strongly preferred. Data Architecture Leadership – Define enterprise‑wide strategies and frameworks (35%) Engineering & Delivery – Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and models (30%) Tooling & Standards – Evaluate new tools and support adoption of modern practices (15%) Mentorship & Collaboration – Mentor engineers and align stakeholders (10%) Governance & Quality – Embed stewardship, lineage, and security into architecture (10%) Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industries Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr