phData · 1 day ago
Principal Solutions Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expphData is a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack, partnering with major cloud data platforms to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. The Principal Solutions Architect will design and implement data solutions, lead a team of Solution Architects and Data Engineers, and ensure successful project delivery outcomes while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
8+ years as a hands-on Solutions Architect designing and implementing data solutions
2+ years previous Consulting leadership experience working with external customers with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, frequently change focus, and work across a variety of projects
Programming expertise in Java, Python and/or Scala
Core cloud data platforms including Snowflake as well as AWS, Azure, Databricks or GCP
SQL and the ability to write, debug, and optimize SQL queries
Demonstrated expertise in effectively leading and managing a team comprising Solution Architects and Data Engineers, fostering internal growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Proven track record of collaborating with client stakeholders, technology partners, and cross-functional sales and delivery team members across distributed global teams, ensuring seamless, successful project delivery outcomes
Create strong cross-practice relationships to drive customer success
Exhibits a strong sense of ownership in resolving challenges, committed to ensuring exceptional outcomes for all aspects of project execution
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions into production — and to help ensure performance, security, scalability, and robust data integration
Client-facing written and verbal communication skills and experience
Create and deliver detailed presentations
Detailed solution documentation (e.g. including POCS and roadmaps, sequence diagrams, class hierarchies, logical system views, etc.)
Qualification
Required
8+ years as a hands-on Solutions Architect designing and implementing data solutions
2+ years previous Consulting leadership experience working with external customers with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, frequently change focus, and work across a variety of projects
Programming expertise in Java, Python and/or Scala
Core cloud data platforms including Snowflake as well as AWS, Azure, Databricks or GCP
SQL and the ability to write, debug, and optimize SQL queries
Demonstrated expertise in effectively leading and managing a team comprising Solution Architects and Data Engineers, fostering internal growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Proven track record of collaborating with client stakeholders, technology partners, and cross-functional sales and delivery team members across distributed global teams, ensuring seamless, successful project delivery outcomes
Create strong cross-practice relationships to drive customer success
Exhibits a strong sense of ownership in resolving challenges, committed to ensuring exceptional outcomes for all aspects of project execution
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions into production — and to help ensure performance, security, scalability, and robust data integration
Client-facing written and verbal communication skills and experience
Create and deliver detailed presentations
Detailed solution documentation (e.g. including POCS and roadmaps, sequence diagrams, class hierarchies, logical system views, etc.)
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred
Production experience in core data platforms: Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Hadoop, Databricks
Cloud and Distributed Data Storage: S3, ADLS, HDFS, GCS, Kudu, ElasticSearch/Solr, Cassandra or other NoSQL storage systems
Data integration technologies: Spark, Kafka, event/streaming, Streamsets, Matillion, Fivetran, NiFi, AWS Data Migration Services, Azure DataFactory, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Google DataProc or other data integration technologies
Multiple data sources: (e.g. queues, relational databases, files, search, API)
Complete software development life cycle experience: including design, documentation, implementation, testing, and deployment
Automated data transformation and data curation: dbt, Spark, Spark streaming, automated pipelines
Workflow Management and Orchestration: Airflow, AWS Managed Airflow, Luigi, NiFi
Methodologies: Agile Project Management, Data Modeling (e.g. Kimball, Data Vault)
Benefits
Remote-First Work Environment
Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
Competitive comp, excellent benefits, generous PTO plan plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications
Company
phData
phData Premier provider of Big Data managed services and architecture, engineering, and data science consulting.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (10)
2024 (13)
2023 (4)
2022 (16)
2021 (15)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5M2024-12-16Acquired
2018-03-07Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Adam Fokken
Principal Solutions Architect
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