Senior Data Architect, Lakehouse Platform Lead

Valiant Technologies LLC; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Data Architect to design and oversee enterprise data lakehouse platforms. The role requires hands-on expertise with Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud data services on Databricks and AWS, and leadership of platform engineering teams.

You will review designs, guide data modeling, manage offshore teams as needed, and work with VP and C-level stakeholders to align data strategy with business goals. This is an 8-month engagement with extension potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in data engineering, data platforms or cloud engineering, including 7+ years leading platform engineering teams and experience leading managers.
• Proven delivery of enterprise lakehouse platforms on Databricks and AWS, including Unity Catalog.
• Hands-on depth in Spark, SQL, Python, streaming, orchestration (Airflow/Databricks Workflows) and data modeling.
• Experience running production AI/ML platforms, including model serving and MLOps.
• Strong DevSecOps, CI/CD, Terraform and SRE practices, including FinOps.
• Track record of consolidating or migrating legacy platforms at scale with cost/reliability gains.
• Experience leading distributed and offshore teams, and managing platform budgets and vendors.
• Ability to communicate with VP and C-level stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud engineering

Leadership

Databricks

AWS

Spark

SQL

Airflow

MLOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Data Architect to design and oversee enterprise data lakehouse platforms. The role requires hands-on expertise with Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud data services on Databricks and AWS, and leadership of platform engineering teams.

You will review designs, guide data modeling, manage offshore teams as needed, and work with VP and C-level stakeholders to align data strategy with business goals. This is an 8-month engagement with extension potential.