Staff Data Architect

3 Months ago • 8 Years +

Data Analysis

Job Description

As a Staff Data Architect at ShyftLabs, you will design and implement enterprise-scale data architectures for Fortune 500 companies. You will work with modern data platforms like Databricks, design data product-oriented operating models, and provide strategic guidance for organizations transitioning to AI-driven data ecosystems. This role involves designing architectures supporting 1000+ databases, building data governance frameworks, and leading stakeholder workshops. The role is preferably hybrid, with 2 days per week spent in the office, and flexibility for client engagement needs.

Good To Have:

Experience with data catalog and metadata management platforms.
Knowledge of data observability and monitoring platforms.
Background in enterprise integration patterns and API architecture.
Experience with multi-domain data architecture in complex organizations.
Familiarity with retail or energy industry data ecosystems

Must Have:

8+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture with Fortune 500 companies.
Expert-level experience with Databricks platform, Unity Catalogue, and Delta Lake architecture.
Deep hands-on experience with AWS cloud services including S3, RDS, and database migration services.
Proven experience with CDC (Change Data Capture) patterns and AWS DMS
Strong background in designing silver/gold/platinum data layer architectures for enterprise analytics

Perks:

Competitive salary
Strong healthcare insurance
Benefits package
Extensive learning and development resources.

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Position Overview:

ShyftLabs is seeking an experienced Staff Data Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale data architectures for Fortune 500 companies. You will work with modern data platforms including Databricks, design data product-oriented operating models, and provide strategic guidance for organizations transitioning to AI-driven data ecosystems.

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

Design enterprise data architectures supporting 1000+ databases across multiple business domains
Architect target state solutions leveraging Databricks Unity Catalogue, Delta tables, and AWS cloud services for data product-oriented operating models
Design strategic silver/gold/platinum data layer frameworks optimized for enterprise-scale analytics and AI readiness
Define data governance frameworks, metadata strategies, and domain ownership models
Design enterprise data integration patterns and technology selection strategies for diverse source systems
Lead stakeholder workshops and facilitate cross-functional alignment on data architecture decisions
Create enterprise data standards, policies, and best practices frameworks
Design scalable architecture patterns supporting both batch and near real-time streaming requirements

Enterprise Scale Expertise: Proven experience architecting data solutions for Fortune 500 companies with complex, multi-domain data ecosystems
Strategic Vision: Ability to translate diverse business requirements into scalable technical architecture
Data Product Leadership: Deep understanding of domain-driven design and data mesh principles for large-scale organizations
Consulting Excellence: Expert-level workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and ability to present architectural strategies to executive leadership and technical teams

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture with Fortune 500 companies
Expert-level experience with Databricks platform, Unity Catalogue, and Delta Lake architecture
Deep hands-on experience with AWS cloud services including S3, RDS, and database migration services
Proven experience with CDC (Change Data Capture) patterns and AWS DMS
Strong background in designing silver/gold/platinum data layer architectures for enterprise analytics
Experience with job orchestration platforms such as Active Batch, Airflow, or similar enterprise schedulers
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and metadata management at enterprise scale
Understanding of near real-time data processing and streaming architectures
Experience with enterprise data integration patterns across diverse source systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data catalog and metadata management platforms
Knowledge of data observability and monitoring platforms
Background in enterprise integration patterns and API architecture
Experience with multi-domain data architecture in complex organizations
Familiarity with retail or energy industry data ecosystems

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong healthcare insurance and benefits package. The role is preferably hybrid, with 2 days per week spent in the office, and flexibility for client engagement needs. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.

ShyftLabs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

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