West Monroe · 6 hours ago
Data Architect
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expWest Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for clients. As a Data Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of data solutions, mentor teams, and shape data strategies to enable data-driven decision-making.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define data strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Solution Design: Architect robust, scalable, and secure data solutions, including data pipelines, warehouses, lakes, and analytics platforms
Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Lead technical teams in delivering high-quality projects on time and within scope
Technology Evaluation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and frameworks to enhance data capabilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to integrate data solutions into broader business applications
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership and technical expertise in solving complex data challenges
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data models, and operational procedures
Incident Management: Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical data issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis
Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics in data engineering solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering or architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale data solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development
Extensive experience with modern data platforms: Databricks and/or Snowflake preferred
Experience with data modeling and engineering in Databricks, including Delta Lake and advanced Spark-based transformations
Expertise in data modeling with Snowflake, including schema design, performance optimization, and leveraging Snowflake's unique capabilities (e.g., time travel, zero-copy cloning)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Scala
Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
Hands-on experience with cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery)
Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., relational, NoSQL, graph databases)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Exceptional ability to lead and mentor technical teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
Advanced analytical skills to solve complex technical and business problems
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Preferred
Preferred certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Data Engineer
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program.
Employees are eligible to receive annual bonuses.
Employees will receive unlimited flexible time off.
Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.
Company
West Monroe
West Monroe offers digital transformation, analytics, cloud, cyber security, business advisory, and management consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MSD Partners
2021-10-15Series Unknown
2020-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Gil Mermelstein
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin McCarty
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of West Monroe
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