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Principal Data Architect

We are currently looking for a Principal Data Architect in the United States. We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-based data platforms. This role is focused on building end-to-end Data Lakehouse solutions that empower clients to transform raw data into actionable insights. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and clients to define architecture, ensure data quality, and implement governance standards. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking, mentoring skills, and a strong understanding of cloud technologies and analytics platforms. This is an opportunity to drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, while influencing architecture standards and best practices across multiple projects.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of scalable Data Lakehouse solutions on cloud platforms such as GCP, leveraging BigQuery, GCS, BigLake, and Dataplex.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals, data requirements, and technical challenges, translating them into actionable architectural plans.
• Design and implement batch and real-time data pipelines using modern orchestration and streaming frameworks.
• Establish best practices for metadata management, data cataloging, lineage tracking, and data quality across multiple systems.
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and access control standards in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers and review solutions to ensure architectural consistency and maintainability.
• Serve as a technical advisor in client engagements, providing guidance on best practices, trade-offs, and solution adoption.