Senior Data Architect: AWS Lakehouse & AI Platform Lead

Harvard Partners, LLP, Trusted Advisors to IT; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Partners, LLP, Trusted Advisors to IT, is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the solution architecture for a high-visibility enterprise data strategy program. This role involves designing a target-state data platform that integrates with cloud technologies such as AWS, including the use of Apache Iceberg and Trino.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of senior data architecture experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of data governance practices. Responsibilities include managing complex technical concepts and providing insight to business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior data architecture experience on enterprise programs.
• Deep understanding of AWS-centric data platforms including S3 / S3 Tables and Athena.
• Hands-on experience with lakehouse technologies including Apache Iceberg and Trino.
• Expertise in data modeling using Erwin.
• Experience with data governance standards and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for an enterprise data strategy program.
• Design a governed, AWS-centric data lakehouse incorporating various technologies.
• Conduct data virtualization to make on-prem Oracle data consumable by cloud sources.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and architecture standards.
• Enable the platform's AI layer utilizing Amazon tools and external solutions.

Skills

Senior data architecture experience

AWS-centric data platform

Apache Iceberg

PostgreSQL / cloud databases

Data governance & architecture governance

Strong communication skills

Tools

Alation

Dataiku

Databricks

Job description

Harvard Partners, LLP, Trusted Advisors to IT, is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the solution architecture for a high-visibility enterprise data strategy program. This role involves designing a target-state data platform that integrates with cloud technologies such as AWS, including the use of Apache Iceberg and Trino.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of senior data architecture experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of data governance practices. Responsibilities include managing complex technical concepts and providing insight to business stakeholders.