Job Title: Data Architect
Location: Remote
Company Overview:
Join an innovative leader in personal finance and digital solutions, transforming how individuals engage with their financial health. As a fast-growing company generating substantial revenue, we offer a collaborative, remote culture dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and delivering meaningful resources to our customers. We're on an exciting growth trajectory and are looking for a Data Architect to lead and expand our data platform initiatives.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions that support our business goals. In this role, you will oversee the development of our serverless data lake and cloud data warehouse, lead data pipeline improvements, and establish data architecture standards. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team on cutting-edge technologies in a fully remote, flexible work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and design scalable, high-performance data solutions using technologies like Snowflake, AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue), Airflow, and DBT.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of a serverless data lake and cloud data warehouse, alongside the associated data pipelines.
- Establish and enforce data architecture standards, ensuring long-term maintainability and alignment with best practices.
- Monitor platform performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
- Implement robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
- Conduct peer code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.
- Lead a high-performing data engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on data pipelines, architecture, and cloud-based solutions.
- Expertise in AWS services (S3, Lambda, Glue, Airflow) and proficiency in Snowflake.
- Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
- Strong understanding of data modeling, governance, ETL processes, and performance tuning in distributed environments.
- Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data architecture projects.
- Collaborative, inclusive company culture.
If you're a motivated Data Architect looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
- 100% Remote Work
- Total Comp up to $300k depending on experience
- Excellent growth opportunity - we pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity and passion
- Awesome medical, dental and vision plans with heavy employer contribution
- Paid maternity leave and paternity leave programs
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Company funding for outside classes and conferences to help you improve your skills
- Contribution to student loan debt payments after the first year of employment
- 401(k) - employees can start contributing immediately. After the first year, company matches your contribution up to 4% of your salary
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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