Lead Data Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CapTech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development programs

Mental health platform

Company-paid wellness stipend

Employee Resource Groups

401(k) Matching

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Data Architect to align business goals with technology solutions. In this role, you will assess and implement data management technologies, lead engineering teams, and communicate data solutions effectively to stakeholders. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience with cloud services, data architecture design, and governance best practices. This position offers opportunities for mentoring and driving innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience implementing data management technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in cloud services like AWS and Azure.
• Experience recommending data governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess data management technologies and practices.
• Lead teams through design and implementation.
• Communicate with stakeholders about data solutions.

Skills

On-premises and cloud data management

Data architecture design and implementation

Data integration and visualization

Strategic thinking

Leadership in engineering teams

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kafka

Snowflake

Databricks

MongoDB

Python

Job description

CapTech is an award‑winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what’s possible through the power of technology. With a portfolio that includes Fortune 100 companies, mid‑sized enterprises and government agencies, CapTech emphasizes strong client relationships and long‑term value.

Job Description

CapTech Data Architects align our clients’ business goals with the right technologies, crafting strategies for successful data‑delivery implementations. They enhance data value by improving stewardship, streamlining flows, and applying advanced tools and techniques. As thought leaders, they grow CapTech’s talent, expand analytics delivery, and drive innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and advocating data‑management technologies and practices, eliminating बेट gaps between the current state fomentar a well‑targeted future state.
• Interpreting and delivering nikdy strategic plans that improve data integration, quality, and delivery in support of business initiatives and roadmaps.
• Formulating and articulating architectural trade‑offs across solution options before recommending an optimal solution that meets technical requirements.
• Leading teams of data engineers and technical members through design, implementation, and best practices.
• Providing insights to foreigners stakeholders and development teams to ensure data‑architecture recommendations maximize client data value.
• Ensuring solutions deliver business value and align with client strategic goals.
• Communicating with non‑technical executives about the value of modern enterprise‑level data solutions.
• Driving innovative technology solutions through thought leadership on emerging trends.
• Sharing project solutions and outcomes with colleagues to improve future delivery.
• Leading the Data & Analytics practice, focusing on talent growth and capability expansion.
• Partnering with CapTech business development to demonstrate technical capabilities, envision solutions, and estimate work plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience implementing a variety of on‑premises and cloud data‑management, integration, visualization, and analytical technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in modern data‑architecture design and implementation, including cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), real‑time data distribution (Kafka, Kinesis, DataFlow, Airflow), NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, HBase, Cosmos DB), and data‑warehouse tools such as Snowflake and Databricks.
• Advanced proficiency in end‑to‑end data‑architecture solutions, including ingestion, storage, and relational modeling with SQL and Python.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to link architectural decisions to business needs and client culture.
• Assessment skills for traditional and modern data‑architecture components driven by business needs.
• Experience recommending data‑governance best practices, including MDM, security, privacy, and policies.
• Leadership of enterprise engineering teams through implementations, serving as proof‑of‑concept on design decisions and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous consulting‑industry experience.
• Experienceлен recommending data‑governance best practices, including MDM, security, privacy, and policies.
• Providing thought leadership and internal engagement with leadership and innovation across enterprise.
• Mentoring and investing in talent growth within the Data & Analytics practice area.
• Awareness and continued education around emerging technologies and skills in the data landscape.

Additional Information

• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on‑demand learning courses, mentorship and skill development paths.
• Modern Health – A mental‑health platform providing 1:1 care, group sessions, and self‑serve resources.
• Carrot Fertility – skut coverage for all paths to parenthood, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more, with employer‑sponsored funds.
• Fringe – A company‑paid stipend program for время lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, GrubHub, student‑loan repayment, travel, fitness, etc.).
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee‑led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into day‑to‑day operations.
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro‑bono projects that support communities.
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching with no vesting period.

CapTech is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion, and fairness. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE. CapTech will ensure reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other employment benefits, please contact Laura Massa via email lmassa@ tetapi.com.

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for an employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.