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Data Architect

minneapolis, mn • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Software Architecture & Engineering

Job Description



  • Modern data architecture across ingestion, lakehouse/warehouse, semantic/analytics layer, AI/ML integration, and GenAI workloads.

  • Cloud-native data platforms such as Azure Synapse / Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift or equivalent.

  • Lakehouse and medallion patterns, Delta Lake, data warehousing, data marts, and enterprise analytical modeling.

  • ETL/ELT and orchestration tools such as Azure Data Factory, Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue, Informatica or equivalent.

  • Data modeling across conceptual, logical, and physical models, metadata, lineage, master/reference data, and data quality principles.

  • Data governance, privacy, security, compliance, cataloging, and stewardship tools such as Microsoft Purview or Collibra concepts.

  • Streaming and integration patterns using Kafka, Event Hubs, APIs, and batch/near-real-time data pipelines.

  • Working knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, RAG, vector databases, and how data platform design enables AI workloads.

  • Lead technical discovery workshops with business, data, analytics, and IT stakeholders to understand target outcomes and constraints.

  • Translate business objectives into target-state data architectures, value-driven solution blueprints, and phased transition roadmaps.

  • Design end-to-end modern data platforms including ingestion, lakehouse/warehouse, analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI enablement layers.

  • Define reference architectures, integration patterns, data models, data quality controls, governance mechanisms, and security architecture.

  • Assess legacy data environments and recommend modernization approaches that balance scalability, cost, performance, and delivery practicality.

  • Support proposals, RFIs/RFPs, PoCs, architecture diagrams, cost modeling, sizing, and solution defense sessions.

  • Partner with cloud, AI, cybersecurity, application, and delivery teams to ensure architectures are secure, scalable, compliant, and delivery-ready.

  • Mentor data engineers and junior architects on architecture patterns, engineering standards, and reusable assets.


Must Have Technical/Functional Skills



  • Modern data architecture across ingestion, lakehouse/warehouse, semantic/analytics layer, AI/ML integration, and GenAI workloads.

  • Cloud-native data platforms such as Azure Synapse / Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift or equivalent.

  • Lakehouse and medallion patterns, Delta Lake, data warehousing, data marts, and enterprise analytical modeling.

  • ETL/ELT and orchestration tools such as Azure Data Factory, Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue, Informatica or equivalent.

  • Data modeling across conceptual, logical, and physical models, metadata, lineage, master/reference data, and data quality principles.

  • Data governance, privacy, security, compliance, cataloging, and stewardship tools such as Microsoft Purview or Collibra concepts.

  • Streaming and integration patterns using Kafka, Event Hubs, APIs, and batch/near-real-time data pipelines.

  • Working knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, RAG, vector databases, and how data platform design enables AI workloads.


Roles & Responsibilities



  • Lead technical discovery workshops with business, data, analytics, and IT stakeholders to understand target outcomes and constraints.

  • Translate business objectives into target-state data architectures, value-driven solution blueprints, and phased transition roadmaps.

  • Design end-to-end modern data platforms including ingestion, lakehouse/warehouse, analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI enablement layers.

  • Define reference architectures, integration patterns, data models, data quality controls, governance mechanisms, and security architecture.

  • Assess legacy data environments and recommend modernization approaches that balance scalability, cost, performance, and delivery practicality.

  • Support proposals, RFIs/RFPs, PoCs, architecture diagrams, cost modeling, sizing, and solution defense sessions.

  • Partner with cloud, AI, cybersecurity, application, and delivery teams to ensure architectures are secure, scalable, compliant, and delivery-ready.

  • Mentor data engineers and junior architects on architecture patterns, engineering standards, and reusable assets.


Generic Managerial Skills, If any



  • Strong client-facing communication and executive presentation skills.

  • Ability to facilitate workshops and align business, IT, enterprise architecture, security, and delivery stakeholders.

  • Technical leadership, mentoring, estimation support, solution governance, risk management, and proposal support.

  • Ability to balance innovation, implementation feasibility, cost, and commercial viability.


Salary Range: $160,000 -$220,000 year


TCS Employee Benefits Summary


Discretionary Annual Incentive.


Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.


Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.


Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.


Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.


Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.


Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.


Qualifications:


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