Lead Azure Data Platform Architect & Data Governance

Choice Bank

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Choice Bank is seeking a Lead Data Architect to own enterprise data architecture, standards, and design patterns across the Azure Data Platform and Databricks ecosystem. You will guide data governance, security, data quality, and performance initiatives while mentoring Data Engineers.

In this role you will partner with technology, analytics, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure data solutions that support reporting, decision-making, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
10+ years in Data Eng/Arch/Platform Eng; 5+ years designing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms.
Strong hands-on with Azure Data Services, Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, and lakehouse architectures.

Responsibilities

Own enterprise data architecture, standards, and design patterns.
Lead architecture and solution design for the Azure Data Platform and Databricks ecosystem.
Implement data governance, security, data quality, integration, and performance standards in alignment with enterprise governance requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers.
Participate in design, development, and review of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and platform enhancements.
Drive platform modernization, AI readiness, scalability, resiliency, and cost optimization initiatives.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions.
Ensure data platform solutions adhere to regulatory, security, architecture, and governance requirements established by oversight functions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to improve data platform capabilities.