Lead Data Architect

Hybrid in Irvine, CA, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Full Time
Hybrid
$145,000 - $185,000/yr
Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

🛠️ Calibrating flux capacitors...

Job Details

Skills

  • data
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Snowflake
  • dbt
  • Fivetran
  • Data Modeling
  • SaaS
  • Lakehouse

Summary

Lead Data Architect

An established enterprise brand is seeking a Lead Data Architect to spearhead the vision, roadmap, and execution of its modern cloud data ecosystem. This high-impact role leads the shift toward a unified lakehouse framework, self-service business intelligence, and scalable AI/ML capabilities.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Data Strategy & Architecture: Own the roadmap for analytics, integration, and AI platforms; architect scalable cloud lakehouse environments using the Medallion data pattern.

  • Pipeline & Integration Design: Drive API-led, event-driven, and batch data flows across enterprise systems; optimize pipeline monitoring and metadata capture.

  • Semantic Layers & Self-Service BI: Establish centralized semantic models, governance catalogs, and user-centric frameworks to democratize trusted data access.

  • AI/ML Readiness: Build foundational infrastructure, feature frameworks, and MLOps practices for advanced analytics and Generative AI.

  • Governance & Security: Implement strict data protection, access controls (RBAC/ABAC), and enterprise architecture standards.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years in data engineering and architecture
  • 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data architecture and strategy.
  • Deep experience designing cloud lakehouse platforms, including Snowflake, alongside modern transformation tools dbt and Fivetran.

  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, enterprise data modeling (dimensional/logical), and SaaS architectures.

  • Experience with enterprise integration patterns and data governance frameworks.

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

Location & Perks:

  • Hybrid (Irvine, CA): 3 days on-site in a state-of-the-art office hub with resort-style amenities (gym, dining, hangout spaces). Relocation support available.

  • Comp & Benefits: $148K $185K base + profit sharing, matching 401(k), day-one healthcare coverage, and clear advancement paths.

#LI-Hybrid

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10294321
  • Position Id: 22855
  • Posted 12 hours ago
Contact the job poster
TF

Tiffany Fausti

Recruiter @ Visionaire Partners
Create job alert
Set job alertNever miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.

Similar Jobs

Irvine, California

4d ago

Easy Apply

Full-time

150,000 - 180,000

Irvine, California

19d ago

Full-time

USD 201,683.00 - 322,693.00 per year

Burbank, California

Today

Full-time

Pasadena, California

5d ago

Full-time

USD 130,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Search all similar jobs