NetDocuments · 1 month ago
Data Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expNetDocuments is the world’s #1 trusted cloud-based content management and productivity platform that helps legal professionals do their best work. The Data Architect will lead the design and evolution of the enterprise data platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security while collaborating with various teams to drive strategic data initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive the architectural strategy for migrating large-scale, on-premises data systems to AWS, including re-platforming and re-architecture efforts
Establish migration patterns, data residency strategies, and cutover plans that minimize risk and downtime
Design and evolve cloud-native data architectures that support long-term scalability and performance
Lead the architecture of large-scale NoSQL data systems, including Couchbase, DynamoDB, and related technologies
Oversee the design and governance of our Snowflake-based data platform, including data modeling, ingestion pipelines, and access patterns
Ensure systems are optimized for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale
Architect and implement event-based data infrastructure using technologies such as Kafka, SQS, and SNS
Define standards for event schema design, topic management, consumer patterns, and data lineage
Enable reliable, scalable, and observable data flows across distributed systems
Establish and enforce data governance standards, including classification, access controls, encryption, retention, and auditability
Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA
Partner with Security teams on threat modeling and risk mitigation for data infrastructure
Lead architectural reviews, RFC processes, and documentation standards
Partner with engineering leadership to influence roadmap prioritization through data-driven insights
Represent the data platform in cross-functional planning and executive-level discussions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, or data architecture roles
Strong experience designing and scaling large-scale NoSQL databases such as Couchbase, DynamoDB, or similar technologies
Deep expertise in building cloud-native data platforms on AWS
Experience leading complex on-premises to cloud migration initiatives
Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka, SQS, SNS, or similar technologies
Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or comparable data warehouses/lakes
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization
Ability to evaluate complex architectural tradeoffs and make sound technical decisions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience in legal technology, SaaS, or other regulated industries
AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional or Database Specialty
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CDK
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data governance and compliance frameworks
Benefits
HSA company contribution
401K match at 4%
Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)
10 paid holidays
Monthly contributions for life activities & wellness
Access to LinkedIn learning with monthly dedicated time to explore
Company
NetDocuments
NetDocuments enables businesses of all sizes to create, secure, manage, access, and collaborate on documents and email anywhere, any time.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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93%
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Engineering and Development
Accounting and Finance
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2025 (4)
2024 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$30MKey Investors
Warburg PincusCove Hill PartnersFrontier Growth
2021-05-25Secondary Market
2019-05-14Secondary Market
2017-03-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Josh Baxter
CEO
Kenneth Duncan
CEO
Recent News
2026-05-15
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