Analytica · 2 hours ago
Principal Solutions Architect
Analytica is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Solutions Architect to drive and guide the architectural vision and technical execution of complex data-driven systems. This position will lead the design and development of large-scale data warehouse architectures and support Agile analytics initiatives across enterprise-level projects.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions
Define and lead system architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and DevOps engineers to guide all phases of the development lifecycle, with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions
Translate complex business needs into reliable, secure, and high-performance architectural designs
Lead Agile Analytics development teams, ensuring proper sprint planning, backlog grooming, and continuous integration practices
Oversee code reviews, quality assurance, and system integration efforts to ensure adherence to architectural standards
Provide thought leadership on cloud architecture patterns and data processing frameworks (e.g., ETL/ELT, real-time streaming)
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms to meet data management and analytics requirements
Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience leading architectural design and implementation of large-scale data warehouses
Proven knowledge of and ability to organize and execute Agile Analytics development initiatives in professional settings
Demonstrated leadership in overseeing technical development teams, including mentoring and cross-functional coordination
At least one professional certification in one or more of the following: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Spark, Big Data, Databricks, or Oracle
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical field or business-related discipline
Experience architecting solutions in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure
Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines in Agile environments
Expertise in data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
Strong understanding of federal IT security requirements, including FISMA and FedRAMP compliance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences