Data Architect

Data Architect

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Data Architect to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US). This is a deeply hands-on role requiring both strategic architectural thinking and practical implementation capability. The architect will work closely with the Data Lead and engineering team to ensure the solution is scalable, optimized, and aligned with TCCC's metadata-driven framework.

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Own the technical architecture of the Symphony data platform.
• Design and govern the metadata-driven architecture that underpins the solution.
• Lead architectural decisions for Phase 2, including refactoring, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Define and enforce standards for data modeling, pipeline design, and code structure.
• Guide the transition from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric.
• Ensure pipelines are used strictly for scheduling — no ETL logic embedded in pipelines.
• Drive automation, reusable patterns, and defined development processes across the team.
• Actively participate in discovery sessions to derive requirements directly from data.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to data engineers.
• Collaborate with TCCC's core technical team on architectural alignment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of Apache Spark and its core concepts.
• Hands-on proficiency in Scala and/or Java (code-first approach mandatory).
• Advanced SQL skills and deep data warehousing expertise.
• Strong experience with Azure Synapse.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric (preferred).
• Experience designing and implementing metadata-driven data architectures.
• Proficiency with GitHub for source control and code management.
• Experience integrating multiple marketing or enterprise data sources.

Travel: This position requires commitment to 4 days/week at the client's office in Midtown, Atlanta.

Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.