Data Platform Lead Data Architect (Infrastructure as Code) # 26-11340

Duration: 6+ months contract to hire
Job Overview:
We re looking for a handson Senior Data Architect / Data Platform Lead to own enterprise data architecture, drive cloud data platform delivery, and translate analytics into business outcomes for client engagements. The ideal candidate combines strategic data architecture and governance experience with strong implementation skills in data engineering, cloud IaC, and BI/analytics within clientfacing consulting or delivery environments.
Must have Skills:

• Proven experience designing enterprise data architectures and implementing data strategies.
• Handson experience with at least one major cloud (AWS, Clienture, or Google Cloud Platform) and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery).
• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and/or Pulumi.
• Expert SQL proficiency and strong Python and Spark skills for data processing.
• Practical experience with dbt for transformations and Airflow (or equivalent) for orchestration.
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, and pipeline best practices.
• Experience building dashboards and visualizations using Power BI or Tableau and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Clientfacing consulting experience with proven ability to translate technical work into business impact and advise senior stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Experience operating in multicloud environments.
• Familiarity with data integration tools (Fivetran, Airbyte) and cloud-native ingestion patterns.
• Exposure to machine learning fundamentals and GenAI techniques (RAG, embeddings).
• Handson experience with vector databases and rapid PoC tools (Looker, Sigma, Streamlit).
• Prior experience in presales, R&D, or technical discovery and client demos.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA).

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement enterprise data strategy and scalable architectures for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Lead design and delivery of endtoend data platforms, including ingestion, transformation (dbt), orchestration (Airflow), storage (Snowflake/Databricks/BigQuery), and serving layers.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code for data platforms and environments using Terraform and/or Pulumi.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and lifecycle management in line with regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and lead crossfunctional teams of data engineers, analysts, and consultants; provide technical leadership and handson implementation when required.
• Drive advanced analytics and AI/ML integration efforts, and collaborate with data science teams to operationalize models and RAG solutions.
• Build and deliver executivelevel dashboards and insights using Power BI/Tableau and present outcomes to senior client stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor in client engagements, supporting technical discovery, solution design, and presales activities as needed.

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