Cloud Data Architect

This is a Fully Remote Job1. About Our Client:The organization is a technology consulting and software development company that delivers cloud, artificial intelligence, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. It addresses the need for robust and scalable technology platforms by providing specialized expertise in modern cloud and data architectures to businesses.2. About the Opportunity:The Cloud Data Architect is responsible for defining and leading the architecture of the enterprise data platform, covering data ingestion, storage, processing, governance, and consumption. This role establishes strategic direction and standards for data infrastructure and collaborates with data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and business teams to create a scalable and coherent data foundation. The position is critical for ensuring the organization''s data platform initiatives succeed in complexity and scale.3. Responsibilities:Define and lead architecture for the enterprise data platform.Set standards for data modeling and lifecycle management.Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and business stakeholders.Drive strategic direction for data infrastructure including ingestion, storage, processing, governance, and consumption.Lead data platform programs of significant scope and complexity.4. Requirements:Eight or more years of experience in data engineering with substantial architecture experience.Expertise in at least two major data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift.Strong understanding of lakehouse architectures, modern table formats, and streaming systems.Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, or Kafka at production scale.Proficiency in data modeling including dimensional, normalized, and data-vault patterns.Experience implementing data governance, lineage, and catalog capabilities.Solid knowledge of cloud platforms, networking, identity, and cost optimization.Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.Proven leadership of large, multi-team data platform initiatives.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with data mesh or data product architectures.Familiarity with semantic layers such as dbt Semantic Layer, Cube, or LookML.Exposure to regulated industries with strict data residency or audit requirements.Cloud or platform certifications (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP).Public speaking or writing on data architecture topics.5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:Salary range: $145,000 to $160,000 annually.Equal Opportunity Statement:Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.Note:TalentHop is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.