Senior Data Architect (Snowflake, AWS, DBT)

Eliassen Group; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Architect to develop enterprise-wide data architecture strategies. This role focuses on cloud-native solutions and requires over 10 years of experience in data architecture and engineering. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and big data solutions. Applicants should hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position is contract-to-hire and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data architecture or engineering.
• Proven experience designing large-scale cloud-native data systems.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and building data applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive data architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead design of complex data solutions across platforms.
• Architect solutions for big data and real-time analytics.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Cloud data platform architecture

AWS

Snowflake

Data applications within Snowflake

Data governance

Real-time analytics

Machine learning

Data mesh

Data fabric

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering

AWS certification

Tools

dbt

Sigma

Job description

Senior Data Architect (Snowflake, AWS, DBT)

Location: Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Rate: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive enterprise-wide data architecture strategies that align with business goals and technology roadmaps.
• Lead the design of complex, cross-functional data solutions across platforms and domains.
• Provide thought leadership in emerging concepts such as data mesh and data fabric.
• Architect advanced solutions for big data, real-time analytics, and machine learning.
• Design and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and hybrid architectures.
• Lead adoption of cloud-native data platforms and services.
• Define strategies for integrating data across diverse systems and platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging data technologies and methodologies.
• Lead proofs of concept for new data architecture approaches and influence vendor roadmaps.
• Establish and enforce data architecture standards and best practices.
• Contribute to data governance, compliance, and data quality strategies.
• Mentor data architects and data professionals and lead training and workshops.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and contribute through publications or speaking.
• Set architectural plans and provide direction for engineering execution.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years in enterprise data architecture or engineering with a strong focus on cloud data platform architecture.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale data systems in cloud-native environments.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Sigma, and AI, including building data applications within Snowflake.
• Experience designing scalable architectures to support growth and organizational adoption.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• AWS certification (preferred).

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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