[Hiring] Principal Data Architect @Massive Rocket

Role Description

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Data Architect to turn complex client requirements into scalable data solutions for global brands. You’ll lead technical discovery, design end-to-end data architectures, and build roadmaps that connect customer data, identity, and marketing technology to measurable business outcomes.

• Lead client discovery workshops to assess existing data platforms, identity frameworks, integrations, and business requirements.
• Align marketing, data, engineering, and product stakeholders on scope, priorities, and success measures.
• Design end-to-end data architectures integrating Snowflake, Databricks, mParticle, Hightouch, Braze, and wider MarTech platforms.
• Define data models, identity resolution, consent, and data quality frameworks across multiple brands and markets.
• Plan migrations from marketing, loyalty, and messaging platforms into modern data architectures.
• Develop technical roadmaps, estimate delivery effort, define project phases, and secure client sign-off before implementation.
• Evaluate data technologies and tools based on business requirements, scalability, performance, and cost.
• Guide Data Engineering teams in designing and optimising batch, event-driven, and low-latency data pipelines.
• Establish best practices for data validation, monitoring, performance optimisation, and governance.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations that demonstrate business value.
• Mentor engineers and consultants, lead technical reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support client pitches, technical presentations, workshops, and opportunities to expand existing engagements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Solution Architecture, including at least 5 years in technical leadership.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and customer data platforms, with Hightouch experience being a plus.
• Proven experience integrating cloud data warehouses with MarTech, CRM, customer engagement, and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of identity resolution, customer profiles, and linking anonymous and known customer activity across multiple data sources.
• Extensive experience in data modelling, reverse ETL, pipeline architecture, data integration, and performance optimisation.
• Strong SQL and Python skills, with familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience leading discovery workshops and translating business requirements into robust technical architectures.
• Ability to scope and estimate delivery phases, document technical designs, and secure formal client approval.
• Experience mentoring engineers or consultants and providing technical direction across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in an agency or consulting environment, managing multiple client engagements.
• Willingness to travel to client locations when required.

Requirements

• Certifications in Snowflake, data architecture, CDPs, or relevant MarTech platforms.
• Familiarity with Braze, Amplitude, GA4, and marketing automation within composable CDP or warehouse-native architectures.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, consent, and regulatory requirements for customer data.
• Experience developing technical proposals, delivering client presentations, and leading workshops or training sessions.
• A track record of introducing new technologies or architectural improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Benefits

• Rocket‑Fuelled Growth – Big challenges, fast learning, and the chance to level up quicker than anywhere else.
• A Culture That Actually Gives a Damn – Supportive, positive, and built around people who want to see you win.
• A Global Crew – Collaborate with brilliant teammates across Europe, the US, and beyond.
• Remote‑First for Life – Work from wherever you feel your best.
• Real Career Momentum – Clear progression, real ownership, and space to grow into your next chapter.
• Moments That Matter – Meetups, events, and team experiences that make the journey unforgettable.