Senior Data Architect

IT - Technology Architect | Data Management - Data Integration | TalendJob Title: Senior Data ArchitectWork Location: Atlanta, GA 30339Contract duration: 6 monthsTarget Start Date: 07 Jul 2026Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? YESHybrid work set-upMust Have Skills:Data Architect ETL using Snowflake or TalendNice to have skills:Data Architect ETL using Snowflake or TalendDetailed Job Description:Key ResponsibilitiesData Architecture & Strategy:Define and own the end-to-end data architecture for the marketing technology ecosystemEstablish architectural standards for modeling, storage, integration, and consumption of marketing dataDesign scalable, modular architectures supporting customer 360, omnichannel engagement, and real-time personalizationEvaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies aligned with business and enterprise strategyData Modeling Leadership:Provide guidance and governance on conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling practicesOversee the design of enterprise-level customer data models (identity resolution, segmentation, attribution)Ensure consistency and reusability of data models across domains and platformsMentor data modelers and engineers on best practicesMarTech Ecosystem Architecture:Architect integrations across platforms such as Snowflake, Adobe Experience Cloud, Salesforce, CDPs, and downstream activation systemsDefine canonical data models, data contracts, and integration patterns across systemsDesign batch and real-time data pipelines (including event-driven architectures)Ensure interoperability between marketing, enterprise data, and digital platformsData Governance, Privacy & Compliance:Establish data governance frameworks for marketing data, including metadata, lineage, and stewardshipEnsure compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and consent management practicesDefine policies for data quality, security, and lifecycle managementPartner with security and governance teams to operationalize standardsAnalytics & Activation Enablement:Design data architecture supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML, and personalization use casesEnable unified access layers (semantic models, data marts) for analytics and BI toolsEnsure data readiness for segmentation, attribution modeling, and campaign optimizationSupport real-time and near-real-time activation use casesStakeholder & Leadership Collaboration:Partner with marketing, product, engineering, and enterprise architecture leadership to align technology strategyTranslate business vision into scalable and sustainable data architectureLead architecture reviews, design governance forums, and decision-making processesInfluence roadmap planning and investment prioritiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or large-scale data platform designDeep expertise in: data architecture patterns (lake house, data warehouse), data modeling methodologies (dimensional, Data Vault, domain-driven design), cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift), strong experience designing MarTech ecosystems (Adobe, Salesforce, CDPs, etc.), expertise in designing large-scale data integration and pipeline architectures, strong understanding of marketing data concepts (customer identity, attribution, segmentation, personalization)Preferred Qualifications:Architecture experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs)Knowledge of real-time and streaming architectures (Kafka, event-driven systems)Experience with orchestration and transformation tools (Airflow, dbt, Matillion, etc.)Familiarity with API-first integration patterns and microservices-based architecturesExperience with data privacy, consent, and identity resolution frameworksCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) or enterprise architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF)Key Skills:Enterprise data architecture and system designMarTech ecosystem expertiseStrategic thinking and technology leadershipData governance and complianceCross-functional collaboration and executive communication