Data Architect - Director

PwC; California (MO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Data Architect - Director to drive innovative data solutions. This role involves leading architecture strategies and mentoring teams while ensuring compliance with governance policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data engineering, cloud solutions, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10 years of experience in relevant field required.
• Certification in Cloud Platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of data architecture strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Oversee the implementation of advanced data technologies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Innovation

Problem Solving

Technology Promotion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

SQL

FastAPI

Job description

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Specialty/Competency: Data, Analytics & AI

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines, data integration, and data transformation solutions.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

As part of the Data and Analytics Engineering team you lead the design and implementation of thorough data architecture strategies. As a Director, you drive thought leadership, promote technological advances, and create an environment where people and technology thrive together. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to translate data requirements into technical solutions and safeguarding data architecture compliance with governance and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of data architecture strategies
• Drive innovation and thought leadership in data solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs
• Maintain compliance with data governance and security protocols
• Promote an environment where technology and people excel together
• Translate complex data requirements into actionable technical plans
• Oversee the implementation of advanced data technologies
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance data architecture
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of experience
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Certification in Cloud Platforms [e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Architect, GCP Data Engineer Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Snowflake Core, Snowflake Databricks Data Engineer Associate] is a plus
• Proficient in Python and structured/unstructured data
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases
• Writing and maintaining FastAPI endpoints for applications
• Understanding AI techniques enhancing LLMs
• Experience in prompt engineering for LLM outputs
• Developing scalable data storage solutions using cloud services
• Designing and managing data warehouses and data lakes
• Implementing IAM roles and policies for cloud platforms
  
  

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $148,000 - $317,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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