[Hiring] Sr. Data Architect @Apptad, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead enterprise data platform assessments, architecture reviews, and data modernization initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Evaluating current-state data ecosystems
• Defining target-state architectures
• Assessing data platforms and tools
• Developing strategic roadmaps to support analytics, AI, and data-driven business transformation

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Data Warehousing, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures
• Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms such as GCP
• Experience with modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT tools and integration frameworks
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks
• Experience with BI and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Ability to create architecture artifacts and executive-level recommendations

Requirements

• Conduct enterprise-wide data architecture assessments across multiple business domains
• Analyze current-state architecture, integration patterns, data flows, warehouse/lakehouse platforms, and cloud environments
• Develop target-state architecture principles and modernization recommendations
• Evaluate ETL/ELT, BI, data integration, metadata management, data catalog, and AI/MarTech platforms
• Assess scalability, performance, resiliency, security, and data governance capabilities
• Create architecture blueprints, data flow diagrams, and technology landscape maps
• Identify architecture gaps, risks, and remediation opportunities
• Lead stakeholder workshops, technical walkthroughs, and discovery sessions
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions with business, data engineering, analytics, and technology teams
• Translate assessment findings into implementation roadmaps and strategic recommendations
• Support AI, advanced analytics, and enterprise data initiatives through architecture guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP Professional Architect, or similar certifications
• Experience in insurance, financial services, healthcare, travel, or large enterprise environments
• Exposure to AI/ML data platforms and modern data mesh/data fabric concepts