Principal Data Architect - Cloud & AI Platforms

PBMares, LLP; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design of their Azure-based data ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping data strategies that drive insights and AI initiatives. You will be responsible for building scalable architectures, ensuring data governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance the platform. The firm values integrity and creativity, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Learning and Development Investment

CPA Certification Reimbursement

Summer Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in cloud-based data management platforms like Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data architecture, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to create data solutions and maintain data quality.

Skills

Data Architecture

Azure Cloud

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Services

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Description

We're Hiring: Data Architect (Azure Cloud)

Are you ready to shape the future of data? We’re looking for a dynamic Data Architect to design and manage our Azure-based data ecosystem—powering everything from daily insights to cutting-edge AI initiatives.

In this high-impact role, you'll:

• Build and own scalable, secure data architectures
• Design models and data flows that drive strategic decisions
• Lead data governance and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Collaborate across tech, business, and AI teams to innovate our platform
  
  
  

PBMares Core Values:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring
  
  
  

What that means for you:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Summer Hours! Half days on Friday (based on a minimum 40-hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm
  
  
  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Architecture:

• Create and manage the overall data architecture including data flows, storage and access.
• Design and develop data models.
• Participate in assessing the current data warehouse, pipelines, structure and architect as cost effective, scalable solutions to support and scale of the business.
• Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data solutions.
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to create and maintain dashboards, reports, data dictionaries and documentation.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Monitor and investigate ways to improve data performance, including providing timely access to data and minimizing the cost of the warehouse.
• Capacity Planning to assess future capacity and recommend upgrades.
• Planning and executing data migrations, ensuring data is transferred and integrated accurately and efficiently.
• Create and maintain data architecture diagrams.
• Assist in implementing necessary upgrades and enhancements.
• Assist in developing the data and artificial intelligence roadmaps.
• Collaborate with other architects regarding data delivery.
• Work with vendors to assist in managing the warehouse and developing test strategies for improvements.
  
  
  

Governance, Security and Compliance

• Lead effort to create, implement and manage update data governance framework to ensure data is managed effectively and consistently.
• Assist in developing data catalog and metadata management.
• Define and enforce data quality standards, ensuring compliance with finance regulations and industry standards.
• Establish roles and responsibilities for data, ensuring clear accountability for quality and security.
• Collaborate with the Network Architect to ensure efficient and secure data flow within the IT infrastructure,
• Collaborate with the Security Team to implement security measures for data.
  
  
  

Artificial Intelligence

• Partner with the AI Strategist on implementation of AI technology.
• Assist in managing the AI Roadmap and translating impacts to the Data Roadmap.
  
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer or Information Science or a related field or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working as an Data Architect
• 3+ years creating, maintaining or leading data governance
• Proficiency in cloud-based data management platforms (i.e. Azure)
• Experience as a Data Architect in a heavy compliance regulated organization
• Experience with data modeling and governance principles
• Building, Managing and troubleshooting data warehouses
• Documenting Data Architecture
• Experience as a Data Architect in a highly regulated organization
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with a Data Lake
• Experience working in organizations with Professional Services, Tax, or Finance Services
• Collaborating with Managed Services Organizations
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and frameworks
  
  
  

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Accounting

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