Sr. Data Architect - Enterprise Data

Social Solutions Global; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Bonterra is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the strategy and governance of our enterprise data warehouse. You will shape standards, frameworks, and roadmaps across the data platform, aligning with IT and business stakeholders to scale impact. In this principal role, you will mentor data engineers, drive dbt modeling conventions, and evaluate new technologies while balancing innovation with stability.

Strong executive communication is essential to influence outcomes. This U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data engineering/architecture with enterprise data platform ownership.
• Deep expertise in modern data stack: Snowflake/BigQuery/Redshift, dbt, orchestration, BI tooling.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data warehouses with cross-domain data models.
• Strong executive communication; able to influence platform direction with senior leadership.
• Experience in nonprofit, SaaS, or mission-driven environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic architecture vision for Bonterra's Enterprise data platform.
• Own enterprise-level data governance across all data domains.
• Define gold-standard architecture patterns and dbt modeling conventions.
• Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align data strategy with priorities.
• Evaluate and lead adoption of new data technologies balancing innovation with stability.
• Mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers to raise architectural maturity.
• Represent data platform perspectives in vendor evaluations and enterprise decisions.

Skills

Data architecture

Executive communication

Leadership

Data governance

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Redshift

dbt

Airflow

BI tooling

Job description

US Salary: - $135,800 - $143,000

About Us

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

About the Role

The Sr. Data Architect is a principal-level authority on Bonterra's internal data warehouse platform, responsible for setting the strategic direction of Bonterra's data architecture across Enterprise Applications and beyond. This role operates at the intersection of data engineering depth and organizational influence - defining the frameworks, standards, and roadmap that govern how data is structured, governed, and consumed enterprise-wide. The Sr. Data Architect shapes platform strategy, elevates the capabilities of the data team, and ensures Bonterra's data infrastructure can support the organization's mission at scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the strategic architecture vision for Bonterra's Enterprise data platform - including warehouse design, transformation standards, semantic layer, and data product frameworks.
• Own enterprise-level data governance - including data contracts, ownership models, quality SLAs, and lineage across all data domains.
• Define the gold-standard architecture patterns and dbt modeling conventions that the team implements across all pipelines and domains.
• Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align data platform strategy with organizational priorities and AOP planning.
• Evaluate and lead adoption of new data technologies, platforms, and methodologies - balancing innovation with stability and team capacity.
• Mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers; elevate the team's architectural thinking and drive consistency in execution.
• Represent the data platform perspective in cross-functional planning, vendor evaluation, and enterprise technology decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of data engineering and architecture experience, with a significant portion in enterprise data platform ownership.
• Deep expertise in modern data stack architecture - Snowflake/BigQuery/Redshift, dbt, orchestration (Airflow, Prefect, or similar), and BI tooling.
• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data warehouses with complex, cross-domain data models.
• Track record of setting and enforcing data governance frameworks that scale across teams and use cases.
• Strong executive communication skills; able to influence platform direction with senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in nonprofit, SaaS, or mission-driven environments a plus.

At Bonterra, we're building AI-powered tools to solve real human challenges-and we want teammates who share that enthusiasm.We value people who will champion AI and bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures. Together, we create AI that breaks down barriers, empowers communities, and delivers better outcomes

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Our Culture

At Bonterra, we're innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. At Bonterra, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.

Compensation and benefits for this U.S. role apply to regular full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week. Pay reflects location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of Bonterra's total rewards package, which may include bonuses, incentives, and equity. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums, unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), paid holidays, and dedicated time off to volunteer. All regular and part-time employees are eligible for the Bonterra 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At Bonterra, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.