Solutions Architect - Modern Data Management Platforms

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Health and wellness programs

Employee development and training

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Solutions Architect for Modern Data Management Platforms to shape production-grade data solutions across manufacturing and automotive contexts. Remote US-based role.

You will collaborate with product, engineering and customers to translate architecture strategy into practical designs, validate in lab/PoC settings, and create reference patterns and governance guidance for deployments across complex environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solutions or data architecture roles.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data management architectures for storage and governance.

Skills

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Governance & compliance

Lab/PoC experience

Customer-facing docs

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Solutions Architect - Modern Data Management Platforms to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will shape modern data management solutions that support production-grade platforms, governance, and interoperability across complex technical environments. You will work closely with product, engineering, and customer stakeholders to translate architecture strategy into practical solution designs. The position is focused on creating clear reference patterns, validating technical fit in lab and proof-of-concept settings, and helping customers understand how modern data platforms can be deployed with confidence.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data management architectures incorporating storage and governance technologies
• Develop reference architectures for data lakehouse platforms using relevant technologies
• Document technical patterns for production-ready data processing pipelines
• Define guidelines for data governance and compliance within solution designs
• Validate interoperability between platform components and modern data solutions
• Create technical briefs and documentation tailored for customers and stakeholders
• Engage with product management, engineering, and customers to refine solution architectures

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, data architecture, or related roles
• Proven experience in designing production-grade data platforms rather than just operating prebuilt environments
• Familiarity with compliance factors like privacy, retention, and policy enforcement in data architecture
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for customer-facing documents
• Hands-on experience in lab or proof-of-concept environments

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Participation in employee development and training programs
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization
• Involvement in cutting-edge technology projects

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.