Cloud Data Architect: Modernization & Analytics Lead

Bank of America; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Principal Cloud Data Architect to lead architecture, modernization, and transformation of Channels Data Platform. You will drive cloud-native design across on-prem to Azure-based data warehouses, ETL, and analytics, guiding large engineering teams and platforms.

The role emphasizes security, resiliency, performance, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for UI, APIs, data models, analytics layers, and dashboards within Payment Tracker ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in data/software engineering with 8+ years designing enterprise data platforms
• Proven cloud modernization experience (Azure preferred) including Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka/Event Hubs
• Strong background modernizing legacy systems such as Informatica ETL, Hadoop, and mainframe workloads
• Deep expertise in NFR-driven design: resiliency, security, performance, scalability, observability, and operational excellence
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (Scala/Java a plus)
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, drive enterprise alignment, and work in highly regulated environments
• Experience with microservices, containers (Kubernetes/OpenShift), API gateways, and integration patterns

Responsibilities

• Develops the engineering approach for the program/portfolio and works with Architecture to deliver technical enablers
• Leads planning, definition and design of complex features spanning multiple teams
• Provides technical guidance and designs for reusable architectures and code practices
• Oversees end-to-end solution development, including design reviews and domain-specific implementation
• Defines the tool stack and integrates state-of-the-art technologies to improve delivery quality
• Leads end-to-end test strategy and ensures alignment across teams for program success
• Drives migration from legacy to cloud-native architectures and modern data platforms

Skills

Cloud modernization

SQL

Python

Stakeholder management

Communication

Enterprise data platforms

Leadership

Tools

Azure

Databricks/Delta

Snowflake

Informatica

Kafka/Event Hubs

Kubernetes/OpenShift

APIs/microservices

Terraform/Bicep

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a Principal Cloud Data Architect to lead architecture, modernization, and transformation of Channels Data Platform. You will drive cloud-native design across on-prem to Azure-based data warehouses, ETL, and analytics, guiding large engineering teams and platforms.

The role emphasizes security, resiliency, performance, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for UI, APIs, data models, analytics layers, and dashboards within Payment Tracker ecosystems.