Senior Data Architect

Role Description

The Senior Data Architect is a strategic member of Catalight's Data & Analytics team, responsible for designing and maintaining the enterprise data architecture that underpins business intelligence, data engineering, and AI/ML capabilities across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Data & Analytics, this fully remote, individual contributor role serves as the architectural authority for how data is structured, integrated, governed, and consumed across Catalight's family of companies. Working in close partnership with the Senior Data Engineer, Business Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Data Architect translates complex business requirements into scalable, future-ready data design solutions that drive organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Architecture, or a related field preferred; or 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related discipline in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data architecture, including data modeling, data integration design, and data governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with advanced data modeling techniques.
• Hands-on experience designing and governing Snowflake data warehouse architecture.
• Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud services.
• Proven ability to design data systems that support business intelligence and reporting platforms, including Tableau.
• Experience working in or designing data systems for healthcare or other regulated data environments, with knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience designing data architecture to support AI/ML applications, including feature stores, ML pipelines, and model operationalization.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.

Benefits

• Seeks to understand the underlying needs, desires, and values of colleagues.
• Appreciates and demonstrates collaboration across teams.
• Serves as a role model, bringing our core values to life in your work.
• Work in an exciting, fast-paced high-energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must attend any required training.

Compensation

$150,000 - 190,000 Annually

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Catalight is an equal opportunity employer.