Reed
Data Architect
Shape the future of enterprise data architecture within a modern cloud environment.
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to play a key role in designing, developing, and evolving a modern data platform. This position offers the opportunity to drive strategic data initiatives, implement Data Mesh principles, and help create scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support business growth.
The Role
As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and governing data platform architecture, ensuring data products are scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise standards. Working closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and strategic direction across the data landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee the architecture of modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Develop architectural documentation, technical designs, and standards.
- Champion Data Mesh and Data-as-a-Product principles across development teams.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and services to support platform growth.
- Establish and maintain architectural best practices and governance frameworks.
- Design secure, scalable, and high-performing data solutions.
- Create robust data pipelines supporting batch, event-driven, and streaming workloads.
- Ensure data products are discoverable, trustworthy, and interoperable.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and analysts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to shape data strategy, roadmaps, and future capabilities.
About You
You are an experienced Data Architect or Data Solutions Architect with strong cloud platform expertise and a passion for modern data architectures. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and working collaboratively across both technical and non-technical teams.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a Data Architect, Data Solutions Architect, or similar role.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.
- Good understanding of Google BigQuery and modern data platform technologies.
- Expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, and large-scale data platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Data Mesh, database design, and ETL/ELT methodologies.
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and governed data solutions.
- Understanding of data security, compliance, and GDPR requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and supporting technical teams.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to influence the future direction of a modern cloud data platform.
- Work with cutting-edge data technologies and architectures.
- High-impact role with significant technical ownership.
- Collaborative environment focused on innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
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