Data Architect

Quantum World Technologies Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Data Architect in Pleasanton, CA. This role requires deep expertise in data architecture and tools like Snowflake, with a focus on building scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience and a strong ability to collaborate with teams to drive data strategy alignment. This long-term contract position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work onsite four days a week.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Snowflake and data warehouse architecture.
• Hands-on experience with dbt Cloud and LLM solutions.
• Proven ability to guide end-to-end solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise data architecture.
• Translate complex business needs into scalable data architectures.
• Integrate BI tools and automate workflows.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Performance optimization

Business needs translation

Collaboration

Education

12+ years of experience in data architecture

Tools

Snowflake

dbt Cloud

CI/CD practices

Tableau

Job description

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Position: Data Architect

Location: Pleasanton CA (4 days onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

• 12+ years of experience designing and leading enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, and modern data stack solutions.
• Deep expertise in Snowflake, with a focus on warehouse architecture, performance optimization, data sharing, and Cortex-based LLM integration.
• Hands of development and understanding of dbt Cloud, including Semantic Layer implementation, governed data modeling, and metric standardization.
• Strong architectural understanding of LLM-powered solutions—translating natural language queries into actionable insights using platforms like Snowflake Cortex, OpenAI, or Azure OpenAI.
• Proven ability to guide end-to-end solution delivery—from ingestion and transformation to governed semantic layers and consumption—while remaining hands-on as needed.
• Skilled in translating complex business needs into scalable data architectures and reusable frameworks.
• Proficient in SQL and data modeling, with a strong foundation in transformation logic, query optimization, and orchestration patterns.
• Experience integrating BI tools (e.g., Tableau) with data platforms and automating workflows using APIs and scripting.
• Familiar with metadata and governance platforms like Atlan, Alation, or Collibra for lineage, discovery, and model synchronization.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD practices for data pipelines, including Git-based workflows and deployment automation.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at engaging with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to align data strategies with organizational goals.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Design, and Education

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Design Services

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