Lead Data Platform Engineer/Jr Architect

Lead Data Platform Engineer/Jr Architect

US Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic yet hands-on Lead  Data & Platform Engineer/Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise systems, data platforms, and integration strategy across a rapidly scaling, acquisition-driven organization.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Enterprise Architecture
• Data & Analytics
• Business Systems
• M&A Technology Integration
• Operational Scalability

The ideal candidate is an operator-builder who can bridge strategic architecture vision with deep execution capability. You will lead the design and integration of scalable, platform-first environments that enable visibility, operational efficiency, and growth across GTM, Finance, Product, Customer Experience, and Operations.

This is not a governance-only architecture role. We are looking for someone who can actively simplify complexity, modernize fragmented ecosystems, and build enterprise-grade foundations in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Platform & Data Architecture

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide strategy for:
• Data platforms
• Business systems architecture
• Integration frameworks
• Analytics infrastructure
• Drive standardization and modernization of fragmented systems across Business Units.

M&A Systems Integration

• Lead technology and data integration for acquisitions and newly onboarded businesses.
• Establish repeatable integration playbooks for:
• CRM consolidation
• ERP harmonization
• Data migration
• Identity and reporting standardization
• Rationalize overlapping systems and reduce operational complexity post-acquisition.

Data & Operational Visibility

• Build enterprise-grade data foundations enabling cross-functional visibility across:
• GTM
• Finance
• Product
• Customer Operations
• Design scalable reporting and analytics frameworks supporting executive decision-making.
• Drive data quality, governance, lineage, and operational trust across platforms.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with:
• Product leadership
• Finance
• Revenue Operations
• Engineering
• Security & Compliance
• Act as the architectural bridge between business strategy and technical execution.
• Lead and mentor high-performing architecture, data, and integration teams.

Operational Transformation

• Turn technical debt into scalable operational capability.
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions across systems and platforms.
• Establish scalable operating models supporting rapid organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in:
• Enterprise Architecture
• Data Platforms
• Business Systems
• Integration Engineering
• Proven experience scaling systems in:
• High-growth SaaS
• PE-backed environments
• Acquisition-heavy organizations
• Demonstrated experience integrating multiple acquisitions or business platforms.
• Strong hands-on understanding of:
• Salesforce / HubSpot ecosystems
• Netsuite / DealHub / Subskribe
• Data warehousing and analytics platforms
• API integrations and middleware
• Experience building operational reporting and enterprise visibility platforms.

Preferred Technical Experience

Data & Analytics

• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Fivetran
• Dbt
• Workato
• Lightdash

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong systems thinking capability
• Builder/operator mindset
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and scale complexity
• Deep execution orientation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfort balancing strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving

Success Metrics

• Reduction in system fragmentation and technical debt
• Accelerated integration timelines for acquisitions
• Increased enterprise-wide operational visibility
• Improved scalability and reliability of core platforms