Yale University · 3 days ago
Senior Architect, Data Solutions
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $186K/yr
7+ years expYale University is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance its data capabilities through the newly established University Data Office. The Senior Architect, Data Solutions will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a multi-year roadmap for modernizing the enterprise data architecture, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the effective use of data across the university.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical liaison between the University Data Office and ITS, fostering collaboration to enhance data architecture and solution development
In collaboration with ITS teams, lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions aligned with business goals and best practices
Drive discovery and solutioning phases by translating business needs into technical strategies
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools to optimize data operations and analytics
In partnership with ITS, develop, implement and maintain a multi-year roadmap for migrating the enterprise data warehouse to a modern, cloud-based lakehouse architecture
Build and advocate for business cases supporting architectural investments and data governance tools
Oversee data integration efforts, reviewing and improving data pipelines to support solution development
Ensure architectural compliance with security, privacy, performance, and cost requirements in collaboration with ITS
Design solution enabling self-service access to structured and unstructured data while upholding data governance standards
Lead data quality assurance initiatives and partner with system owners to address root causes of data issues
Create and present architectural documentation to stakeholders at all levels, securing alignment and buy-in
Support implementation of data governance and lifecycle policies in partnership with ITS
Qualification
Required
Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms, including large-scale, multi-year implementations. Strong background in enterprise data architecture and analytics in evolving data environments
Expertise with cloud-based data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse. Experience implementing both data warehouse and lakehouse architectures
Fluency in data platform design and agile development, including CI/CD best practices
Familiarity with tools for data analysis, data science, and reporting (e.g., R, Python, Jupyter notebooks, Power BI, Tableau). Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and governance best practices
Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Hands-on experience with performance tuning and optimization of data systems. Comfortable in a consulting role within cross-functional teams. Skilled at leading through influence and collaborating with internal and external partners
Bachelor's Degree and seven years of experience or equivalent education and experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field, 10+ years of data architecture experience in a professional environment, in addition to strong data analysis background
Relevant certifications in data/enterprise architecture and cloud platforms
Experience with MS Fabric is a strong plus
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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