[Hiring] Principal Data Architect @Thoughtworks

Role Description

Principal data architects at Thoughtworks play a key part in developing modern data architecture approaches to meet business objectives and provide end-to-end data solutions. They are responsible for enabling clients and Thoughtworks teams to align on outcomes that support the vision painted by data strategists. They lead the design and architecture of the initiatives which are key to delivery of solutions to budget and timelines. They also guide and mentor delivery teams on architectural decisions to deliver to the solution agreements.

• Lead complex data programs, navigating architectural concerns and enabling delivery teams to deliver on accepted standards within time and budget.
• Provide client-facing technical leadership and guidance on topics related to data architecture, engineering, and analytics.
• Interact with client counterparts from the enterprise architecture group and lead the delivery, alignment, and sign-off of key architectural decisions, trade-offs, and ways of working.
• Communicate both high- and low-level technical details of data architecture to engineers and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate, influence, and guide at the intersection of analytical and operational architecture.
• Responsible for the technical design of data governance, data security, and data privacy to fulfill compliance requirements.
• Incorporate data quality frameworks and processes to address and fulfill requirements as set out in strategy and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales to clarify requirements and design viable solutions.
• Represent Thoughtworks in various online and offline forums, including events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience in defining and implementing different types of data architecture, analyzing trade-offs, and defining technology stacks.
• Experience in designing application system architecture based on big data, artificial intelligence, and related technologies.
• Rich experience in building, maintaining, and tuning data platforms, as well as extensive experience in data warehouse design, data modeling, data monitoring, and operations.
• Experience with common design patterns, application frameworks, and foundational/theoretical knowledge (i.e.: distributed systems, data-intensive applications, etc.).
• Proficient in common open-source distributed computing/storage technologies, including but not limited to YARN, Impala, Spark, MapReduce, Kafka, and Flink.
• Good understanding of business and communication, collaboration skills, strong learning and summarizing abilities.
• Experience in defining, developing, and enabling data-driven techniques, advanced analytics, ML/AI, and data mining applications in enterprise.
• Experience in developing real-time and low-latency data streaming solutions and understanding the complexities and trade-offs connected with them.
• Experience in productionizing machine learning models and applying techniques, tools, and processes.
• Passionate about data infrastructure and operations, with expertise working in cloud environments.

Requirements

• Understand the importance of stakeholder management and can easily liaise between clients and other key stakeholders throughout projects.
• Resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
• Take on risks or conflicts and skillfully manage them.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate others, aspiring to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• Enjoy influencing others and advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed.
• Understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to the business.

Benefits

• There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks; career development is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs, and teammates.
• Commitment to fairness and responsible AI in recruitment processes.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.