Senior Data Architect

Role descriptionJob Role Senior Data ArchitectLocation Sarasota FL RemoteExperience 15 yearsRole SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Data Architect to provide an independent thirdparty perspective on an ongoing enterprise Data Modernization program The role focuses on architecture assurance risk mitigation and acceleration of platform adoption ensuring alignment with enterprise scale best practices and longterm strategic goalsThe architect will work independently with client stakeholders and multiple vendor teams validating decisions challenging assumptions and guiding the program toward a scalable secure and futureready lakehouse architecture on DatabricksKey Responsibilities1 Architecture Advisory Independent ReviewProvide objective thirdparty evaluation of the current data platform architecture design choices and implementation approachReview and validate lakehouse architecture including ingestion transformation storage and consumption layersIdentify gaps design risks and antipatterns across the platformRecommend alternative approaches and tradeoffs aligned to enterprise standards2 Data Modernization Strategy AlignmentAssess alignment to modern data platform paradigms Lakehouse ELT Medallion architectureValidate architectural decisions aroundoData ingestion patterns batch streaming unstructured data integrationoData modeling and transformation strategiesoAnalytics and AIML readiness of the platformEnsure consistency with enterprisescale governance security and performance requirements3 Risk Identification DeriskingProactively identify technical architectural and operational risks impacting delivery timelines and scalabilityConduct design reviews and provide mitigation strategies and decision frameworksFlag dependencies constraints and potential longterm impacts of current design choicesSupport leadership with architecture risk summaries and decision recommendations4 MultiVendor Stakeholder EngagementWork independently withoCustomer architects and SMEsoInternal delivery teamsoThirdparty vendorsFacilitate architecture discussions workshops and governance reviewsAct as a neutral technical authority to resolve architectural conflicts and drive consensus5 Best Practices GovernanceDefine and enforce architecture standards design patterns and guardrailsEnsure adoption ofoDatabricks and Spark best practicesoData governance frameworks including cataloging access control and auditingoPerformance cost optimization and scalability standardsProvide guidance on DataOps DevOps practices and observability frameworks6 Acceleration Program SupportIdentify opportunities to accelerate delivery and remove bottlenecksGuide teams in prioritizing architectural decisions that unlock progressSupport roadmap refinement for phased platform evolutionRequired Experience SkillsExperience14 years in data engineering data architecture or analytics platform engineeringProven experience in enterprise data modernization or cloud migration programsStrong background in Databricksbased lakehouse implementations at scaleTechnical SkillsDeep expertise inoDatabricks platform architectureAWS cloudoApache Spark PySpark SQLoDelta Lake and lakehouse design patternsStrong understanding ofoData ingestion and ELT frameworksoData governance and cataloging approachesoPerformance optimization and distributed systemsAdvisory Leadership SkillsAbility to operate independently as a trusted advisor in a complex multivendor environmentStrong stakeholder management and executive communication skillsProven capability to challenge existing designs constructively and drive consensusStrong analytical and problemsolving mindsetKey Differentiators for This RoleFocus on independent assurance rather than delivery ownershipRequires consultative mindset combined with deep architectural expertiseStrong emphasis onoRisk mitigationoDecision validationoCrossteam alignmentAbility to influence outcomes without direct team ownershipNice to HaveExperience in insurance or regulated industriesExposure to BIanalytics transformation toolsPrior experience in architecture governance boards or external advisory rolesOther detailsVariable Compensation: This position includes a bonus or variable payout component based on individual and organizational performance.Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, performance and internal equity.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”):Benefits and Perks:Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, VisionShort Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage401(k) Plan with Company matchLife InsuranceVacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysPaid Paternity and Maternity LeaveThe range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date ofthis posting.LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Ouremployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (includingpregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin,ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domesticpartnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, geneticinformation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientationor preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, exceptwhere such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.