Data Architect

westmonroe4; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Monroe is seeking a Data Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of data solutions for clients. You will shape data strategies, mentor teams, and deliver scalable systems across pipelines, warehouses, lakes, and analytics platforms.

The role emphasizes governance, security, and collaboration with analysts, data scientists, and engineers. Strong cloud experience and leadership are essential for driving innovation and business impact.

Competenze

• 10+ years in data engineering or architecture with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data solutions in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL, and data pipelines.
• Experience with Databricks and Snowflake; Delta Lake and Spark transformations.
• Programming in Python, SQL, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Hands-on with AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, BigQuery.
• Strong understanding of relational, NoSQL, and graph databases.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong leadership & communication; able to mentor teams.

Mansioni

• Strategic leadership: define data strategies and roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Architect data solutions including pipelines, warehouses, lakes, analytics.
• Establish data governance ensuring quality, security, compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers; lead technical teams to on-time delivery.
• Evaluate new tools and frameworks; stay ahead of data trends.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to integrate data solutions.
• Monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and cost.
• Engage with clients providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Create and maintain architecture docs and data models.
• Lead incident resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Drive innovation with AI and advanced analytics in data engineering.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/DE

Strumenti

Databricks

Snowflake

Python

SQL

Java

Scala

Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Redshift

Azure Synapse

BigQuery

Delta Lake

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you ready to make an impact?

As a Data Architect at West Monroe, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data solutions that empower our clients to make data-driven decisions. You will play a critical role in shaping data strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills to drive innovation and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define data strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.


• Solution Design: Architect robust, scalable, and secure data solutions, including data pipelines, warehouses, lakes, and analytics platforms.


• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Lead technical teams in delivering high-quality projects on time and within scope.


• Technology Evaluation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and frameworks to enhance data capabilities.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to integrate data solutions into broader business applications.


• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.


• Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership and technical expertise in solving complex data challenges.


• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data models, and operational procedures.


• Incident Management: Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical data issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.


• Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics in data engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering or architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.


• Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale data solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development.


• Extensive experience with modern data platforms: Databricks and/or Snowflake preferred


• Experience with data modeling and engineering in Databricks, including Delta Lake and advanced Spark-based transformations.


• Expertise in data modeling with Snowflake, including schema design, performance optimization, and leveraging Snowflake's unique capabilities (e.g., time travel, zero-copy cloning).


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Scala.


• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).


• Hands-on experience with cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery).


• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., relational, NoSQL, graph databases).


• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).


• Exceptional ability to lead and mentor technical teams.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.


• Preferred certifications such as Databricks Professional or Azure Data Engineer Associate


• Advanced analytical skills to solve complex technical and business problems.


• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders.


• Strong organizational and project management skills.


• Ability to travel to client sites 30 to 50%


• Hybrid role - 2x per week in office (can align to any WM office in the US)


• Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here . Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.


• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.


• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.


• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$159,800 - $18