Data Architect

Lean Solutions Group; Makati; Remote; PHP 6,931,000 - 9,452,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Solutions Group is seeking a Data Engineering Architect to lead the design and evolution of scalable data platforms. The role emphasizes architecture leadership, standards, and guiding engineering teams in building reliable, high-performance data solutions.

You will apply expertise in distributed data processing, ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, and cloud-based data platforms to drive impactful data initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data platforms, and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience designing and leading the architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms and data pipelines.
• Experience with architectural patterns for data ingestion, transformation, processing, storage, and consumption.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Strong SQL development and optimization skills.
• Strong experience with Apache Spark / PySpark.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Experience working with large datasets and distributed data processing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize data processing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of scalable, high-performance data platforms and engineering solutions.
• Define data architecture strategies.
• Establish engineering standards.
• Make technology decisions.
• Guide development teams in building reliable, scalable data solutions.
• Apply understanding of distributed data processing, ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, performance optimization, and modern data platforms.

Skills

Data architecture

Python

SQL

Spark/PySpark

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Distributed processing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

GCP

Claude

Job description

Data Architect

Category: Data Engineering & Analytics

Seniority: Mid

Location: Remote

We are looking for a Data Engineering Architect to lead the design and evolution of scalable, high-performance data platforms and engineering solutions. The ideal candidate possesses strong architectural experience and a deep understanding of modern data engineering practices.

This role will be responsible for defining data architecture strategies, establishing engineering standards, making technology decisions, and guiding development teams in building reliable, scalable, and maintainable data solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of distributed data processing, ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, performance optimization, and modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of scalable, high-performance data platforms and engineering solutions.
• Define data architecture strategies.
• Establish engineering standards.
• Make technology decisions.
• Guide development teams in building reliable, scalable, and maintainable data solutions.
• Apply a strong understanding of distributed data processing, ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, performance optimization, and modern data platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect.

Required Skills

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data platforms, and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience designing and leading the architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms and data pipelines.
• Experience with architectural patterns for data ingestion, transformation, processing, storage, and consumption.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Strong SQL development and optimization skills.
• Strong experience with Apache Spark / PySpark.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Experience working with large datasets and distributed data processing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize data processing workloads.

Preferred Skills

• Databricks/cloud experience would be a plus.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Experience with AI Agents and Code AI tools like Claude.
• Experience with AWS data services and cloud environments.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

  Required Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate, diagram, and document complex engineering concepts.