Data Architect

About The Company: Spectrum, a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, connects customers through Internet, Mobile, TV, and Voice products. Charter is a leading broadband and video company in the United States, serving more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states. At Spectrum, employees help deliver seamless connectivity and entertainment while building careers and supporting customers and communities.

About The Role: Spectrum is seeking a Principal Data Architect I to shape and advance enterprise data infrastructure. In this senior technical leadership role, you will serve as a subject matter expert across multiple programs and systems, developing data architecture strategies that strengthen business intelligence and support effective decision-making. You will guide the design and delivery of data engineering solutions, collaborate across teams and platforms, and help improve operational efficiency through reliable, well-integrated data services. This position works in an office environment and calls for a hands-on leader who can address complex engineering challenges while providing direction to colleagues, vendors, consultants, and external partners.

Qualifications: Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with at least eight years of ETL experience. Candidates should also have six or more years of experience with SQL, shell scripting, Python, and JSON; five or more years in data integration; five or more years in software engineering; and five or more years working with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, or Micro Strategy. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in data lakes, data set development, and supporting data scientists and engineers. You should have experience building SQL or Hive databases and tables, querying data, designing efficient warehousing structures, and accessing relational databases with SQL. Hands-on knowledge of web services, including WSDL, SOAP, and RESTful services, as well as FTP and SFTP protocols, is important. Advanced ETL and data warehousing architecture skills, analytical judgment, troubleshooting ability, and clear written and verbal communication are essential. The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required. A master’s degree, or equivalent experience in design, architecture, and leadership, is preferred.

Responsibilities: Architect and implement data structures, models, and data movement infrastructure for enterprise data warehousing and master data management. Design and deliver data services and programming approaches that optimize error handling, data manipulation, and input/output processing. Develop, enhance, monitor, and troubleshoot architecture specifications and requirements for data warehousing and processing systems. Direct the Insights team in creating and supporting end-to-end data solutions across platforms, domains, and locations. Oversee ETL development and ensure solutions align with Spectrum standards and support consistent, global data integration. Mentor developers and guide vendors, consultants, and partners in identifying and resolving integration issues. Investigate complex data engineering challenges and implement effective solutions that meet quality expectations.

Benefits: Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to recognize employee contributions and support well-being at every stage of life. The base pay for this position generally ranges from $110,800 to $196,400. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Spectrum complies with applicable local wage requirements, and some positions may also be eligible for incentive compensation, including bonuses. Criminal history, if applicable, will be considered in accordance with relevant laws and local ordinances.

Equal Opportunity: Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. Employment and advancement opportunities are provided to all team members. Spectrum welcomes applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws.