Data Solution Architect

Solü Technology; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Solü Technology Partners is seeking a Data Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise-grade data platforms enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence.

This role requires deep expertise in data engineering, cloud-native architecture, and modern data technologies, and will collaborate with engineering, product, and compliance teams to build secure, scalable, regulatory-compliant solutions.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in solution architecture with 2+ years in data engineering or enterprise data platforms.
• Proficient in system design, integration, and implementation across multiple technology domains.
• Experience deploying scalable financial systems (e.g., payment gateways, digital wallets, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), containers (Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.”
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and security standards.

Mansioni

• Architect and deliver cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake) and scalable data pipelines (Databricks, Kafka).
• Develop and implement ETL/ELT frameworks for diverse data sources, including legacy systems and real-time streams.
• Design and oversee deployment of data warehouses, lakehouses, and analytics sandboxes for BI, ML, and reporting.
• Define and enforce data governance, metadata management, and data quality standards.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure adherence to standards and roadmaps.
• Lead technical evaluations and PoCs for emerging data technologies (real-time analytics, data mesh, AI/ML).
• Produce architecture diagrams, data flow maps, security models and technical docs for handoff.
• Guide Agile/DevOps teams in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and IaC for data solutions.

Conoscenze

Data engineering

Cloud-native development

Kubernetes

REST API design

Agile/DevOps leadership

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Security/compliance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Kafka

Power BI

Snowflake

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

Invest in your future by being a part of an innovative technology team! Our partner is a financial services organization focused on making a difference in people’s lives and the communities they serve. As an organization founded more than 165 years ago, they now employ 22,000 people dedicated to the company’s values of integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor. Here, you’ll be empowered to build products that revolutionize the way their customers do business.

Employment Requirements

This opportunity is not open to C2C relationships or visa sponsorship.

This opportunity is for local candidates only.

Job Description

Solu is currently seeking a Data Solution Architect to join our team. This position is responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-grade data platforms and solutions that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence. This role requires deep expertise in data engineering, cloud-native architecture, and modern data technologies. The architect will work closely with engineering, product, and compliance teams to build secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant data solutions. All solutions must align with the principles, standards, and reference architectures established by the Enterprise Architecture function, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and strategic fit across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Architect and deliver cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake) and scalable data pipelines using technologies such as Databricks, Kafka, etc.
• ETL/ELT Frameworks: Develop and implement ETL/ELT frameworks for ingesting, transforming, and integrating data from diverse sources, including legacy financial systems, SaaS platforms, and real-time data streams.
• Data Platform Deployment: Design and oversee deployment of data warehouses, lakehouses, and analytics sandboxes to support business intelligence, machine learning, and reporting needs inclusive of Power BI and Snowflake.
• Data Governance: Define and enforce data governance, metadata management, and data quality standards in accordance with Enterprise Architecture guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Enterprise Architecture Collaboration: Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure all solutions adhere to architectural standards, reference models, and technology roadmaps.
• Technology Evaluation: Lead technical evaluations and proof-of-concept projects for emerging data technologies (e.g., real-time analytics, data mesh, AI/ML platforms).
• Technical Documentation: Produce deliverables such as architecture diagrams, data flow maps, security models, and technical documentation for solution handoff and operational support
• Agile/DevOps Leadership: Guide Agile/DevOps teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code for data solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Data Engineer, or similar
• Experience: 5+ years in solution architecture or technical implementation, with 2+ years in data engineering or enterprise data platforms.
• Proficient in system design, integration, and implementation across multiple technology domains.
• Proven track record in deploying scalable financial systems (e.g., payment gateways, digital wallets, stablecoin or cryptocurrency systems preferred)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), containerization (Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and security standards.

Expected Skills

• Data engineering platforms, big data technologies, and cloud-native development (microservices, Kubernetes).
• API design (REST) and integration tools (ETL/ELT).
• Stakeholder communication (technical and non-technical audiences).
• Leadership in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Analytical problem-solving for complex data systems.
• Project management: proficiency in tools like Jira; familiarity with SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.

Expected Knowledge

• Foundational Understanding: Data modeling, data pipeline orchestration, data quality management, metadata management, and data lifecycle.
• Data Platforms: Data lakes, warehouses, and lake house architectures; distributed systems and cloud data services.
• Data Engineering: ETL/ELT processes, real-time and batch data processing, data integration, and automation.
• Financial Systems: Payment networks, liquidity management, and settlement processes (as relevant to data flows).
• Regulatory Landscape: Global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and compliance tools.
• Security: Data encryption, access controls, and penetration testing methodologies.

*Solü Technology Partners provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.