Principal Data & Cloud Architecture Leader

AHEAD; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to provide architectural leadership and engineering direction across complex client engagements. You will partner with engagement leads to ensure scalable, secure solutions and enable delivery teams through governance and technical mentorship.

Responsibilities include shaping solution strategy, leading architecture reviews, and driving innovation within the Data Practice while contributing to business development and capability growth.

Qualifications

• Senior-level technical leadership required across complex client engagements.
• Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams and drive architectural governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural direction and technical oversight.
• Align execution with business objectives and client expectations.
• Review designs, data models, and engineering deliverables.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural governance

Solution architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data platforms

AI and analytics tooling

Job description

AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to provide architectural leadership and engineering direction across complex client engagements. You will partner with engagement leads to ensure scalable, secure solutions and enable delivery teams through governance and technical mentorship.

Responsibilities include shaping solution strategy, leading architecture reviews, and driving innovation within the Data Practice while contributing to business development and capability growth.