Pivot Bio · 8 hours ago
Lead Data Architect
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expPivot Bio is pioneering advances in fertilizer technology through innovative microbiology and genomics. The Lead Data Architect will design and implement the company's data platform strategy, ensuring data is actionable across the organization to inform decisions and strategies.
BiotechnologyAgricultureRenewable EnergyAgTechCleanTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define data architecture vision and standards in collaboration with stakeholders
Design and implement modern data platform integrating Lab, Manufacturing, Agronomic, and Corporate Operations across the agricultural value chain
Design integration patterns for 3rd party data sources including soil tests, machinery data, imagery, and partner APIs
Establish data governance framework including MDM policies, data quality standards, and security protocols
Enable AI-ready infrastructure supporting advanced analytics, ML models, and GenAI applications
Own data quality and availability across modeling, enrichment, and accessibility for all stakeholders
Validate architectures hands-on through POCs, implementation reviews, and technical problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of focused experience on data architecture and data engineering
Proven experience in enterprise data modeling including dimensional modeling, normalization strategies and domain-driven design
Deep hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks strongly preferred)
Strong programming skills in SQL; proficiency with scripting languages (Python, R, similar)
Understanding of agronomic data, crop nutrition, soil science, or precision agriculture would be a strong plus
Track record designing data architectures that enable advanced analytics and AI/ML applications
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Databricks (preferred)
ETL/ELT tools
streaming technologies
BI platforms (Tableau, PowerBI)
Benefits
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
401(k) plan, 3% Match
Commuter benefits
Annual Training & Development support
Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
Company
Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is an agricultural tech company improving the microbiome by taking nitrogen from the air and making it available for plants.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$616.9MKey Investors
DCVC,Temasek HoldingsBloombergNEFBreakthrough Energy Ventures,Temasek Holdings
2021-07-19Series D· $430M
2021-04-08Grant
2020-04-30Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Christopher Abbott
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Houghton
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
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