Principal Data Architect

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QodeFinTech SaaS
United StatesFull-TimePrincipal
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Experience
12–15+ years
Required Skills
SQLAzureData modelingPySpark

Requirements

  • 12–15+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, warehousing, and architecture.
  • Previous data architect experience in a FinTech SaaS environment.
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Azure Databricks, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
  • Production experience with Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC) or similar integration platforms.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing detailed meta-models and end-to-end data models.
  • Strong command of dimensional modeling (Kimball) and Data Vault 2.0.
  • Expert SQL proficiency and strong Python/PySpark development skills.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing data governance, lineage, and metadata management programs.
  • Working knowledge of FinTech regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GLBA, SOC 2, PCI, NIST).
  • Excellent communication skills for translating complex data concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Define enterprise conceptual, logical, and physical data models for analytical and operational platforms.
  • Develop and maintain a meta-model for entities, relationships, lineage, and sensitivity classifications.
  • Architect medallion (bronze/silver/gold) Delta Lake patterns on Databricks.
  • Write PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake code to build reference implementations and prototypes.
  • Design data integration pipelines using Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC), CDC, batch, and streaming.
  • Partner with governance and security teams to operationalize cataloging, masking, and access controls.
  • Establish standards for data modeling, naming conventions, and review processes for the Data Engineering team.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to translate business needs into durable data designs.
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