Data Architect

Houston, Texas

Connective Talent
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Job Overview

We're looking for a Data Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise data platforms and AI-driven analytics solutions. In this role, you'll architect high-performance data environments, optimize integrations, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable infrastructure for business intelligence, real-time reporting, and machine learning initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement enterprise-wide data solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Design and optimize data lakes, warehouses, and virtualization platforms.
  • Lead the development of data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and real-time streaming architectures.
  • Integrate disparate systems using APIs, Kafka, and Spark for robust data flows.
  • Develop interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Tableau.
  • Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance practices are in place.
  • Drive adoption of self-service BI and AI/ML initiatives through cross-team collaboration.
  • Evaluate new technologies and lead proof-of-concepts to enhance data capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, and analytics.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud data platforms
  • Strong background in SAP data integration.
  • Advanced Tableau skills for data modeling and real-time dashboards.
  • Experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and pipeline performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, and data pipeline development tools.
  • Deep knowledge of data modeling, metadata, and master data management.
  • Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Comfortable leading enterprise-wide architecture and data strategy.
  • Strong communicator who can bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
  • Proactive and able to take initiative in adopting and integrating new technologies.
  • Experienced with agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
  • Holds or is pursuing certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Databricks Certified Architect.
  • Brings a mix of strong leadership, collaboration skills, and technical expertise.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics within a forward-thinking organization. If you're a data architect ready to lead strategic cloud, AI, and analytics initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Date Posted: 28 April 2025
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