Senior Big Data Architect

Join a fast growing environmental tech company

We’re looking for a Senior Big Data Architect to lead the design and development of scalable data platforms that power analytics and AI in the sustainability space. This is a remote first role for experienced cloud data architects with strong expertise in Azure and big data ecosystems.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and evolve cloud native data architectures that support batch and real time analytics use cases

• Collaborate with data engineers and product teams to build data pipelines and lakehouse solutions optimized for performance, reliability, and cost

• Define and manage integration frameworks across multiple data sources, including APIs, streaming data, and traditional databases

• Translate functional and non functional requirements into scalable data infrastructure and architecture

• Lead architectural discussions and technical workshops with stakeholders across engineering and business functions

• Build PoCs and MVPs to evaluate new technologies and drive innovation in the cloud data space

• Document data flows, architecture diagrams, and technical decisions to ensure transparency and maintainability

• Mentor junior architects and engineers, supporting professional development within the team

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What we’re looking for

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud architecture roles

• Expertise in building large scale data platforms using Azure services (e.g. ADLS Gen2, Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Event Hubs)

• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala and experience working with Apache Spark

• Deep understanding of modern data architectures including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses

• Experience designing cost efficient cloud solutions and optimizing data platform expenses

• Proficiency in complex SQL queries and data modeling for analytics

• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices (Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub Actions)

• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (Scrum, Agile, Waterfall)