Principal Data Architect

iTradeNetwork, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the modernization of enterprise applications and databases. This role involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, and DevOps practices to create scalable and secure systems for the food supply chain. The ideal candidate will champion AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and solution design, while also mentoring teams and establishing best practices. Join this dynamic organization and make a significant impact on the future of food supply chains through technology and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flex PTO

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Great health & well-being benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years in application architecture and cloud migrations.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale databases and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and migration of applications to cloud platforms.
• Develop cloud-native solutions using containers and microservices.
• Mentor engineers in modern design patterns and cloud strategies.

Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Database Management (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

AI Tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini)

DevOps Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Machine Learning Integration

Security Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership

Automation Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

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$151,024.00/yr - $172,035.00/yr

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At iTradeNetwork, we provide advanced supply chain software and insights tailored to the food & beverage industry. Our mission is clear and ambitious: To feed the world. From the start, we’ve been dedicated to tackling the most pressing challenges within food and beverage supply chains, delivering innovative solutions and expert support that make a measurable impact.

Our cutting-edge technology helps businesses streamline complex procurement and fulfillment processes, minimize food waste, optimize inventory, manage compliance risk, and scale profitably. We’re proud to serve an elite customer base, including 13 of the top 25 North American grocers, 8 of the top 10 foodservice distributors, and 8 of the top 10 global food and beverage manufacturers.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled Principal Data Architect to lead the modernization of our enterprise applications and databases, leveraging cloud, DevOps, machine learning, and AI tooling. This role combines deep technical expertise with a forward-looking mindset to deliver scalable, secure, and intelligent systems for our mission-critical food supply chain platforms.

In this role, you will also champion the use of AI-powered development and productivity tools—such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and others—to accelerate solution design, coding, documentation, and problem-solving across the engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and migration of enterprise applications and databases to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop cloud-native solutions using containers, microservices, and serverless technologies.
• Use AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to explore architectural options, generate migration plans, and produce documentation faster and more effectively.
• Manage and optimize enterprise-grade databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) with a focus on high availability, replication, disaster recovery, and performance.
• Integrate AI tools to assist with complex SQL generation, performance analysis, and tuning recommendations.
• Provide Tier 3 database support and participate in a weekly on-call rotation.

DevOps, CI/CD & Automation

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Drive process automation and quality control using AI-enhanced tooling to catch issues early and standardize deployments.
• Encourage adoption of AI development assistants (GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer) to improve development velocity and code quality.
• Work with Data Science teams to architect and deploy ML-powered features into production environments.
• Design scalable data pipelines and inference services that integrate into core platforms.
• Utilize AI agents for model documentation, monitoring insights, and generating integration code snippets.

Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement & Mentorship

• Establish architectural and AI best practices across teams to promote high-impact, maintainable, and scalable systems.
• Mentor engineers and DBAs in modern design patterns, cloud strategies, and effective use of AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Act as a thought leader in how AI and automation can be embedded across development, operations, and support workflows.

Compliance, Security & Documentation

• Ensure solutions are secure, compliant with data protection standards (SOC2, GDPR, etc.), and meet business continuity requirements.
• Leverage AI tools to assist in generating, maintaining, and reviewing documentation related to architecture, disaster recovery, and compliance audits.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years in application architecture, cloud migrations, or database administration in enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience managing and optimizing large-scale databases and mission-critical applications.
• Experience integrating and operationalizing ML models is a plus.
• Proven ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Bard, etc.) to accelerate work and enable team productivity.
• Databases: Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL – backup, clustering, performance tuning.
• DevOps: CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab; Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and Ansible.
• AI/ML: Familiarity with ML platforms (SageMaker, Vertex AI), and AI development assistants (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini).
• Security: Strong grasp of encryption, access control, and audit compliance.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive, self-driven leadership with a passion for innovation.
• Comfortable balancing big-picture architecture with hands-on execution.
• Committed to continuous learning and fostering a culture of technical excellence and AI adoption.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Cloud Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins certifications (if applicable)

AI/ML & Automation:

• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
• AI/ML certifications from Coursera, Udacity, or equivalent

Database Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle Database Administration
• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst or Database Fundamentals
• MySQL Database Administrator Certification
• PostgreSQL Professional Certification (e.g., from EDB or Crunchy Data)

Why you will love working here:

• Competitive salary packages
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for you and your family
• Flex PTO for exempt employees and competitive PTO for non-exempt
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs
• Great health & well-being benefits including Teladoc for general medical and mental health care

These benefits are only applicable to full-time employees

This is a hybrid position, candidates must be located in the Bay Area, CA; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; and Atlanta, GA unless listed otherwise

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate lawful ability to work in the United States

iTradeNetwork, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran by applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Food and Beverage Services

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