KANINI · 1 day ago
Lead Data Architect
United States
Contract
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expKANINI is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Data Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing complex data ecosystems while ensuring data quality and governance across all systems and pipelines.
Building MaterialComputerSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure data architecture solutions for the client project
Lead the implementation and optimization of data pipelines using Airflow, dbt, and Python
Architect and manage data warehouses and analytics environments in Snowflake and Azure Synapse
Build and optimize data integration workflows using Azure Data Factory and other Azure data services
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute a data architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives
Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across all systems and pipelines
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and analytics teams
Troubleshoot and resolve data issues quickly, ensuring system reliability and uptime
Drive performance optimization for data storage, retrieval, and visualization
Leverage AI and machine learning capabilities to enhance analytics and decision-making
Develop and publish standards, best practices, and documentation for the data architecture environment
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or business intelligence roles
Strong hands-on expertise with Power BI (data modeling, visualization, and performance tuning)
Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake (data warehousing, schema design, optimization)
Strong hands-on expertise with Airflow, dbt, and Python (ETL orchestration and automation)
Strong hands-on expertise with MS SQL Server (database design, T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning)
Strong hands-on expertise with Azure Data Services – Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and related cloud tools
Proven experience designing and managing data architectures in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and how they integrate into modern data platforms
Ability to identify architectural gaps and implement improvements proactively
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to business stakeholders
Must be hands-on and comfortable troubleshooting and resolving issues in real time
Self-driven, organized, and capable of driving projects independently in a remote environment
Preferred
Experience in public sector or large-scale enterprise projects
Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and metadata management tools
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD for data workflows, and data security best practices
Certifications in Azure Data, Snowflake, or related cloud technologies are a plus
Company
KANINI
Redefining Excellence. Your Partner in Sustainable Software Development.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
KANINI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (2)
2022 (8)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Greene
Chief Technology Officer
Muthiah Natarajan
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase