Director, Data Architecture - Las Vegas, NV

IGT; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contributions

Disability coverage and identity prote

Job summary

IGT is seeking a Director of Data Architecture in Las Vegas to lead the enterprise data vision, strategy, and governance across Databricks and AWS. You will set standards and best practices enabling Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science teams to deliver secure, scalable data solutions.

You will mentor a team of data architects and engineers, partner with security and governance leaders, and drive modernization including AI/ML readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Architecture or Senior Data Engineering in cloud environments
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lake, and cloud data architecture
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data lifecycle principles
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive standards across teams

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy across Databricks and AWS
• Develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, and serving architectures
• Establish data modeling standards, data contracts, and schema management
• Partner with Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security teams
• Design and govern secure, scalable cloud environments across dev/stage/prod
• Establish governance for configuration, access, secrets, and resource usage
• Guide architecture for structured/unstructured data and AI/ML initiatives
• Mentor and lead a team of data architects and engineers
• Create architecture documentation and reference designs
• Ensure compliance with data quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder influence

Architectural vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

AWS

Job description

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership. Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.

Overview

Are you passionate about building modern, scalable data platforms that power enterprise innovation? As the Director, Data Architecture, you will lead the vision, strategy, and governance for our enterprise data architecture across Databricks and AWS.

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll establish the standards, frameworks, and best practices that enable Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science teams to deliver trusted, secure, and scalable data solutions. You'll collaborate with technical and business leaders to drive innovation, support AI and machine learning initiatives, and build a high-performing team that shapes the future of our enterprise data ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy across Databricks and AWS.
• Develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, and serving architectures using modern ELT/ETL methodologies and Delta Lake.
• Establish enterprise-wide data modeling standards, data contracts, naming conventions, schema management, and data quality expectations.
• Partner with Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure consistency across decentralized data initiatives.
• Design and govern secure, scalable cloud environments, including development, staging, and production architectures.
• Establish governance standards for platform configuration, access controls, secrets management, and cloud resource utilization.
• Guide architecture decisions supporting structured and unstructured data, AI/ML initiatives, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of data architects and engineers while promoting architectural excellence and cost-efficient cloud practices.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and reference designs that improve developer productivity and platform consistency.
• Partner with data governance leaders to ensure compliance with data quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Senior Data Engineering within modern cloud environments, including at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Deep expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, and modern cloud data architecture.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including storage, compute, IAM, networking, and secure access patterns.
• Experience designing scalable enterprise data architectures across cross-functional or decentralized organizations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle principles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive architectural standards across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unity Catalog or similar data governance solutions.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience with DataOps, platform governance, and enterprise BI ecosystems.
• Gaming industry experience is a plus.

Keys to Success

• Developing a clear enterprise data architecture vision that enables scalable, secure, and efficient analytics.
• Building alignment across engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and business teams through collaboration and influence.
• Establishing governance standards that balance innovation with security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Driving modernization initiatives that support advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning capabilities.
• Mentoring technical teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and architectural excellence.
• Making thoughtful, cost-conscious decisions that optimize cloud resources and support long-term scalability.

At IGT, we believe compensation should be as individual as you are, reflecting your skills, experience, background, and location. For this role, the starting compensation range is $140,000 - $170,000 USD, with flexibility to adjust higher or lower based on the full scope of qualifications. We proudly comply with all applicable local pay transparency laws and collective bargaining agreements.

And Compensation Is Just The Beginning. Our Total Rewards Program Is Designed To Support Your Success, Both Professionally And Personally, And May Include

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Additional benefits including disability coverage and identity protection

IGT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global communities and customers we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.