Data Architect

Symphony; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony is seeking a Data Architect to lead a comprehensive data strategy across global client engagements.

You will oversee governance, architecture, and data modernization efforts, directing diverse data teams to deliver scalable solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with executives and technologists to align data initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the data space.
• Proficiency in modern data technologies and architectures, with cloud experience (AWS and/or Azure).
• Strong track record as a senior leader in data management.
• Experience designing and implementing global big data platforms.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., CS, information management, analytics).
• Data-related certifications in AWS/Azure are a bonus.
• Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with data mesh and data fabric trends.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with client goals.
• Establish data governance policies to ensure quality, security, and compliance.
• Lead a virtual team of data professionals across disciplines.
• Drive implementation of cutting-edge data architectures and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data to improve processes, products and services.
• Ensure data management across systems and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging data management technologies and trends.
• Advocate data literacy and run training initiatives.
• Align data initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Design monitoring and reporting on KPIs for data management.
• Create data capabilities materials for sales interactions.
• Present Symphony data capabilities on sales calls and conferences.

Skills

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

Apache Spark/PySpark

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

Data architecture

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

APIs

Job description

Symphony is an AI-first global product, design, and development company with 800+ full-time employees. Our team works across engineering offices in Southeast Europe and Latin America, business development offices in the U.S. and Western Europe, and a Remote hub that spans Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. In the last 20 years, we have delivered over 400 products for the world’s leading startups, enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. We are a preferred technology partner to more than 10 of the world’s biggest brands and work with 50+ private equity funds.

Our team has a proven track record in helping clients increase revenue, reduce time-to-market, improve end‑user experiences, and scale. We have domain expertise spanning financial services, banking, retail, technology, healthcare, and the VC and PE ecosystem, among others.

This is an excellent opportunity for all Data Architects to join us in expanding a global powerhouse and partnering with worldwide industry leaders to solve some of the most complex digital challenges.

What would be your day‑to‑day responsibilities, you ask?

• Research, design, develop, and execute a comprehensive data strategy in alignment with the client's organizational goals.
• Establish robust data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Establish, grow, and lead a virtual team of data professionals, including data scientists, analysts, and engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of cutting‑edge data architectures and technologies to meet client's evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with the client's key stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to enhance business processes, products, and services.
• Ensure effective data management and integration across different systems and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in data management to recommend strategic investments.
• Advocate for data literacy and awareness throughout the client's organization, facilitating training and communication initiatives.
• Ensure the data team collaborates with IT and other departments to align data initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Design and implement monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators to gauge the effectiveness of data management and utilization efforts.
• Build data‑related value proposition materials for the sales team.
• Present Symphony data capabilities on sales calls and conferences.
• Build data capabilities within the organization to address cutting‑edge trends in the market.

Ideal profile – What are we looking for?

• 12+ years of experience in data space.
• Proficiency in modern data technologies and architectures, with experience across cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and relevant technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Apache Spark/PySpark, Python, and SQL.
• Proven track record as a senior leader in data management, with a history of successfully implementing robust data strategies.
• Proven track record and references in designing and implementing global big data platforms.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, information management, or business analytics.
• Data‑related certification in AWS and Azure environments is a bonus.
• Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Understanding the latest trends in data management such as data mesh and data fabric.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams towards achieving common objectives.
• Proficiency in data technologies, architectures, and tools, with a keen eye for innovation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align data initiatives with overarching business goals.
• Familiarity with various business domains.