Principal Data Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Principal Data Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of scalable data systems in a cloud-based environment. This role demands a strong communicator with extensive experience in Azure and data engineering, particularly in Greenfield implementations. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate business requirements into robust data architecture, oversee data transformation and integration, and provide technical guidance on emerging trends. Join this dynamic team to shape the future of data management and drive impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Solutions Architect with hands-on development experience.
• 5+ years of cloud experience with Azure, AWS or Google Cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data management solutions for evolving business needs.
• Lead best practices for data quality and architecture standards.

Skills

Azure

Data Architecture

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Data Warehousing

ETL

Data Integration

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Job description

Job Summary
• Seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, compliant data systems across a cloud-based infrastructure
• Responsible for building enterprise-wide data architecture and infrastructure from the ground up, working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with hands-on experience in Azure environments, cloud platforms, and data engineering in Greenfield implementations

Key Responsibilities
• Design and architect scalable data management solutions in response to evolving business needs
• Collaborate across technical teams and customer groups to accelerate product delivery
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable data architecture
• Lead the development of best practices for data quality, architecture standards, and engineering
• Partner with product management and external stakeholders across the development lifecycle
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on emerging trends and data strategies
• Identify opportunities and guide technical teams through the sales-to-implementation process
• Serve as a subject matter expert across the organization and technical community
• Build Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate architecture strategies and tool selection
• Oversee data transformation, ingestion, and integration activities, including ERP systems
• Manage and optimize cloud-based data platforms and analytic environments

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Solutions Architect, with hands-on development experience
• Minimum of 5 years of cloud experience with Azure (required); experience with AWS or Google Cloud is a plus
• Strong experience designing large-scale cloud environments and data platforms
• Proven background in Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
• Strong technical build-out experience in Greenfield implementations
• Solid experience with data warehousing, ETL, data repositories, and analytics
• Experience with data integration involving ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Platform engineering and cloud-based data architecture expertise

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in sales support and client-facing solution design
• Knowledge of emerging cloud and data management technologies

Certifications
• Azure certifications preferred