Principal Data Architect

Donaldson Company; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Principal Data Architect to shape our enterprise data strategy and architecture. You will lead cloud-based data platforms and MDM initiatives, partnering with executives, engineers, and analytics teams to deliver governance and scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on architecture with Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming tech, while engaging senior stakeholders to align data investments with business goals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture
• 3+ years of Snowflake experience
• Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data Governance
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise data architecture and roadmap
• Design scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms
• Lead Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives
• Build trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AI
• Engage and influence C-level executives to align data strategy with business objectives
• Architect modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologies

Skills

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Oracle

APIs

Streaming technologies

Job description

## Principal Data ArchitectApply: Remote Location US: Bloomington, MN (USA): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 21, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR-27983Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We are seeking a Principal Data Architect to be one of the architects shaping Donaldson's enterprise data future. We're building a newly re-established Enterprise Architecture team, and this is your opportunity to influence how data, AI, analytics, and modern cloud technologies are adopted across a global manufacturing company. You'll be part of a small, highly visible team where your ideas will directly influence enterprise technology decisions across a global organization. This isn't a role where you'll create standards from the sidelines; you'll be a hands-on Data Architect, partnering with business leaders, engineering teams, and emerging technology experts to solve real business challenges and drive enterprise-wide transformation.You'll love the opportunity to shape enterprise data strategy from the ground up, work with Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, AI, and modern cloud technologies, influence executive decisions and enterprise architecture standards, collaborate across business, IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams.Qualified candidates must be able to work a Remote or hybrid US schedule. **Key Responsibilities**You'll define and drive Donaldson's enterprise data architecture by:* Developing the enterprise data strategy and roadmap* Designing scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms* Leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives* Building trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AI* Establishing enterprise data governance, quality, and architecture standards* Engaging and influencing C-level executives and senior stakeholders to align enterprise data strategy with business objectives* Architecting modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologies* Serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise data investments and strategy**Minimum Qualifications*** 12+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture* 3+ years of Snowflake experience* Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)* Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data Governance* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)**Preferred Qualifications:*** AWS experience* AI/ML data platform experience* Cloud or data architecture certificationsRelocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.Annual Salary Range: $152,190 to $186,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance. This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more. Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.Keywords: Data Governance, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Azure, Snowflake