Data Architect – Customer Portfolio (Data Products & Lakehouse Architecture)

Expleo; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Career development

Strong team culture

Job summary

Trissential, LLC is seeking a senior Data Architect to join the Customer Portfolio team in a hybrid role (Denver or Minneapolis). You will design enterprise data products, shape end-to-end data pipelines on AWS Databricks Lakehouse, and drive governance across customer data ecosystems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and vendors to deliver modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in data/enterprise architecture, strong AWS and Databricks experience, and a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related data-focused roles.
• Strong AWS data architecture experience across cloud-native data services and integration platforms.
• Hands-on expertise designing and implementing Databricks Lakehouse solutions.
• Deep understanding of data product design principles and domain-driven architecture concepts.
• Advanced data modeling experience including conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling.
• Experience defining and implementing modern data integration patterns including ELT, CDC, event-driven architectures, and streaming technologies.
• Experience across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and SaaS application ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data quality practices.
• Experience creating architecture deliverables, technical roadmaps, and solution diagrams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented leadership and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect customer-domain data products that support enterprise objectives.
• Define scalable ingestion and integration patterns across Salesforce, billing, operational systems and third-party apps.
• Architect end-to-end data pipelines into a Databricks Lakehouse on AWS.
• Maintain system-of-record and system-of-truth standards across customer data ecosystems.
• Define data access strategies balancing performance, governance, and scalability.
• Guide data migration, conversion, and integration for CIS modernization.
• Collaborate with solution architects, data engineers, stakeholders and vendors.
• Ensure governance standards including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance.
• Create architecture artifacts, diagrams, standards, and documentation.
• Provide architectural leadership for modernization efforts and data movement strategies.
• Support AI readiness and data product ownership initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture

AWS data architecture

Databricks Lakehouse

Data product design

Data modeling

Data integration patterns

Hybrid cloud & on-prem

Data governance

Architecture roadmaps

Communication & collaboration

Leadership & mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Certifications: AWS, Databricks, TOGAF- or related cloud/architecture (welcomed but not required)

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid (Denver, CO or Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

Employment Type: Contract (High Likelihood of Extension)

Are you passionate about modern data architecture, data products, and cloud-based innovation? Trissential is hiring a Data Architect to join our client's Customer Portfolio team and play a critical role in large-scale customer data modernization initiatives. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Customer 360, enterprise data platforms, AI enablement, and CIS modernization while working with cutting-edge technologies including AWS and Databricks.

If you enjoy solving complex data challenges, designing scalable architectures, and collaborating with high-performing teams across business and technology functions, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What's In It For You?

• Work on highly visible enterprise transformation initiatives including Customer 360 and CIS Modernization
• Influence strategic architecture decisions across customer data, analytics, governance, and AI programs
• Leverage modern technologies including AWS, Databricks Lakehouse, Salesforce, SAP, and enterprise data platforms
• Partner with architects, engineers, governance teams, and industry-leading vendors to define future-state solutions
• Join a collaborative, architecture-driven environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale data products that directly support customer experience and operational excellence

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and architect customer-domain data products that support enterprise business objectives
• Define scalable ingestion and integration patterns across Salesforce, billing platforms, operational systems, and third-party applications
• Architect end-to-end data pipelines into a Databricks Lakehouse environment hosted on AWS
• Establish and maintain system-of-record and system-of-truth standards across customer data ecosystems
• Evaluate and define data access strategies that balance operational performance, governance, scalability, and business needs
• Guide data migration, conversion, and integration architecture for CIS modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with solution architects, data engineers, business stakeholders, and vendors to deliver enterprise architecture solutions
• Ensure alignment with enterprise governance standards including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance requirements
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts, diagrams, standards, and technical documentation
• Provide architectural leadership and oversight for modernization efforts, data movement strategies, and future-state data platforms
• Support innovation initiatives focused on AI readiness, advanced analytics, and data product ownership

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related data-focused roles
• Strong AWS data architecture experience across cloud-native data services and integration platforms
• Hands-on expertise designing and implementing Databricks Lakehouse solutions
• Deep understanding of data product design principles and domain-driven architecture concepts
• Advanced data modeling experience including conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling techniques
• Experience defining and implementing modern data integration patterns including ELT, CDC, event-driven architectures, and streaming technologies
• Experience working across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and SaaS application ecosystems
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data quality practices
• Experience creating architecture deliverables, technical roadmaps, and solution diagrams using architecture tooling
• Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
• Self-motivated, team-oriented mindset with a humble, low-ego approach to leadership and problem solving

Bonus Points If You Have

• Utility industry experience including electric, gas, energy, or telecommunications organizations
• Experience with Salesforce data models, architecture, and integration patterns
• Experience with SAP, SAP IS-U, or related utility platforms
• AWS Aurora experience and expertise with relational database architectures
• Knowledge of enterprise data fabrics and data mesh concepts
• Experience supporting Customer 360 implementations
• Exposure to AI-assisted architecture, AI enablement initiatives, or AI agent development
• Experience working with major system integrators or enterprise software implementation partners

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• AWS, Databricks, TOGAF, or related cloud and architecture certifications are welcomed but not required

What We Offer

At Trissential, we believe exceptional talent deserves exceptional opportunities. By joining our client's team, you'll contribute to transformative enterprise programs while building your expertise alongside industry-leading professionals.

• Competitive Compensation - $97-$107 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement - Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

Work Authorization Requirement: This opportunity is only available to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States

Ready to be part of something exciting? Join Trissential and help build the future of enterprise customer data architecture, modernization, and innovation