Principal Data Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Data Architect to join our Cloud Data Engineering Practice. The Principal Data Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex cloud-based data solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud data and analytics technologies. This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs. NOTE: This position requires current legal authorization to work in the country where this position is located. Caylent is not able to sponsor visa or work permit applications at this time.

Responsibilities

Define strategic roadmaps and targeted outcomes for clients in a consultative capacity; Act as a data engineering SME to define upcoming engagements working with pre-sales teams; Perform technical interviews for Architect and Engineer candidates as well as provide technical guidance to Architects and Engineers; Oversee the development and implementation of data standards and operating procedures

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in AWS data landscape; 10 years of experience designing and building complex data systems; Traditional Data (at least 2): Relational database design, optimization and migration, Data modeling for both transactional and analytics systems including implementation of industry standard data models, BI dashboards and visualizations, Data Governance and MDM; New Data (at least 2): Big data processing using Spark, Streaming solutions, and NoSQL, Machine Learning and MLOps with proficiency in Sagemaker, GenAI Foundational Models as well as approaches and frameworks used in conjunction with them with proficiency in Bedrock, DataOps practices (Infrastructure as Code, Data Testing, Data Versioning, etc); Experience with at least two of these: Infrastructure as Code tools, CI/CD pipelines and tools, Python for analytics (numpy, pandas, matplotlib etc) and automation; Strong drive towards standardizing and documenting our approach and solutions; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Current legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located

Benefits

100% remote work; Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents; Generous holidays and flexible PTO; Competitive phantom equity; Paid for exams and certifications; Peer bonus awards; State of the art laptop and tools; Equipment & Office Stipend; Individual professional development plan; Annual stipend for Learning and Development; Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture