[Hiring] Data Architect @The University of Texas at Austin

Apr 01, 2025 - The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a remote Data Architect. 💸 Salary: $120,000 - $138,000. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

The Data Architect will play a key role in designing, implementing, and scaling cloud-based data architectures within our AWS environment. As we implement Databricks, this role will focus on modernizing our unified data platform to enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing.

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS-based data architectures with a focus on Databricks adoption.
Partner with the Analytics and Data Modeling Group to ensure alignment on data modeling standards, schema design, and integration with data pipelines.
Architect efficient ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery, supporting operational and analytical workloads.
Develop and maintain comprehensive data strategies that align with enterprise goals, enabling real-time and batch data processing.
Create technical artifacts, standards, and architectural frameworks to address current and future business requirements.
Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance throughout the data lifecycle.
Lead the implementation and optimization of Databricks for advanced data engineering, analytics, and machine learning workloads.
Drive the adoption of Delta Lake architectures for high-performance data pipelines.
Develop and operationalize scalable architectures for collaborative notebooks, machine learning workflows, and real-time processing.
Collaborate with Data Engineering, DevOps, Data Modeling, Analytics, and Metadata teams to align on architectural decisions, standards, and processes.
Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders, effectively communicating complex data concepts to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures in AWS environments.
Strong expertise in data modeling, schema design, and database structures, with experience working closely with modeling teams.
Hands-on experience with Databricks for big data processing, analytics, and machine learning.
Proficiency in building ETL/ELT pipelines and working with data integration tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Informatica).
Deep understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and data storage technologies (e.g., Redshift, RDS, S3).
Experience ensuring data governance, quality, and compliance.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to optimize performance of cloud data solutions.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect) and Databricks (e.g., Databricks Certified Professional).
Expertise in Delta Lake architecture design and implementation.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
Proven experience leading data modernization initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

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