Technical Architect

TechDigital Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Architect Consultant to drive innovation and scalability in their product line. This pivotal role involves designing the architecture for the next generation of data products, integrating advanced technologies like AI models and visualizations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish architectural principles and ensure alignment with organizational goals. If you are passionate about shaping the future of data architecture and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture roles with success in complex systems.
• Strong understanding of API integration and microservice design.

Responsibilities

• Assess current architecture and define next-generation design for scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to align architecture strategy and implementation.

Skills

Architectural Principles

API Integration

Microservice Design

Technical Leadership

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Collibra

Immuta

Databricks

Glue

Trino Starburst

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Architect Consultant to support the Client product line, which encompasses the Enterprise Data Marketplace, Data Catalog, and Enterprise Data Access Control products. This role is pivotal in understanding the current architecture, adoption patterns, and product strategy while helping to design the architecture for the next generation of Client.

As a consultant, you will work closely with the product team to establish and govern the future architecture, ensuring it evolves beyond traditional data products to include AI models, visualizations, insights assets, and more. You will play a key role in driving innovation, modularity, and scalability within the Client ecosystem, aligning with the organization's strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Product Architecture and Strategy:
   1. Assess the current architecture, adoption, and product strategy to identify opportunities for improvement and scalability.
   2. Define and oversee the design of the next-generation architecture for Client, aligned with future business needs and product evolution.
   3. Work with the product team to establish and govern the architectural principles, standards, and frameworks for Client.
   4. Support the evolution of Client and Marketplace to encompass AI models, visualizations, insights assets, and other advanced data assets.
   5. Conduct regular evaluations of solution designs to ensure alignment with architectural principles and scalability goals.
   6. Implement a governance framework to identify, prioritize, and address technical debt.
   7. Participate in trade-off discussions and document architecture decisions.
   8. Architecture review of technical solutions from Technical Product Managers.
   9. Peer review of coding practices from the development team.
   10. Learn about customer processes and coding standards and ensure adherence to customer principles.
2. Integration and Innovation:
   1. Design and implement architectural solutions to enable seamless integration between Enterprise Data Marketplace, Data Catalog, and Enterprise Data Access Control products.
   2. Enhance API usage and drive the transition to a microservice-based architecture for greater modularity and scalability.
   3. Support the integration of Collibra and Immuta platforms with compute engines like Glue, Trino Starburst, and Databricks to optimize Client's capabilities.
3. Technical Leadership and Collaboration:
   1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and other stakeholders, to align on architecture strategy and implementation.
   2. Partner with the product team to define roadmaps and ensure architectural alignment with the organization's goals.
   3. Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical leadership and driving best practices for architectural governance.
4. Governance and Security:
   1. Ensure all architectural designs adhere to organizational policies, data governance requirements, and security standards.
   2. Evolve data governance practices to accommodate diverse assets, including AI models and visualizations, alongside traditional data products.
5. Optimization and Future-Readiness:
   1. Identify opportunities for system optimization, modernization, and cost-efficiency.
   2. Lead initiatives to future-proof the architecture, supporting scalability for increasing demands across data products and advanced analytics.

Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience:
   1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
   2. 12+ years of experience in architecture roles, with demonstrated success in designing and governing complex systems.
   3. Experience with enterprise platforms like Collibra, Immuta, and Databricks, as well as compute engines such as Glue and Trino Starburst.
2. Technical Expertise:
   1. Strong understanding of architectural principles, API integration strategies, and microservice-based design.
   2. Proficiency in designing modular, scalable architectures.