Principal Data Architect

Principal Data Architect

We are looking for a Principal Data Architect to join one of our top tier clients headquartered in Seattle WA. In this role, you will lead enterprise data architecture, governance, engineering, and analytics enablement across all lines of business. This role will also oversee the design, implementation, and modernization of our enterprise data and analytics architecture in a hybrid environment (on-premises + cloud). The Architect will bridge enterprise technology teams (DevOps, Production Support, Cloud Platform) and domain-aligned teams across multiple business verticals — driving excellence in data modeling, master data management, data warehouse design, and AI/ML-ready architecture patterns.

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise & Solution Architecture
• Data Platform, Modeling & Warehouse Design
• Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance
• Cloud Modernization & Migration
• Legacy Systems Integration
• Emerging Technologies & AI/ML Enablement
• Cross-Domain Solution Delivery
• Platform Modernization & Transformation

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data solution design.
• 10+ years of experience in SQL and advanced concepts.
• 3+ years with DBT and familiarity with advanced concepts.
• 5+ years designing cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred).
• Proven expertise in data modeling and data warehouse design (3NF, dimensional, Data Vault).
• Hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and implementation.
• Demonstrated success leading cloud migration projects and designing hybrid architectures.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server and relational database optimization.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data governance, data quality, and lineage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business domains.