Data Architect

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing! Aligned Data Centers is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business and is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with expertise in modern data management platforms and a deep understanding of data ingestion from multiple sources, including SQL databases, APIs, and cloud data services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end data architecture solutions, including data models, ingestion and transformation processes, and storage.
• Lead strategies for ingesting data from various sources including databases, APIs, flat files, and streaming data.
• Develop, manage, and secure API integrations for seamless data exchange across platforms.
• Architect and maintain data solutions across multiple cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and align architectural solutions with business goals.
• Ensure data quality, governance, lineage, and compliance standards are integrated into all solutions.
• Optimize performance and cost of data infrastructure.
• Support the creation of impactful dashboards and reports that drive insights for business stakeholders.
• Document architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture/BI in corporate environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric and related tools.
• Proven expertise in data ingestion, transformation, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proficiency in API design, development, and management (RESTful, OAuth, etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS data services including Athena, RDS, Glue, Kinesis, and S3.
• Knowledge of Azure features and best practices.
• Experience with data modeling, both relational and dimensional.
• Advanced skills in SQL and Python for data querying and processing.
• Proficiency with Tableau for building interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Familiarity with modern data governance and security practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ETL applications or other modern data platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data deployments.
• Familiarity with data cataloging and metadata management tools.
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics).

Benefits & Perks

• Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Company‑sponsored insurance: short‑term disability, life insurance, and long‑term disability (with medical election).
• Optional benefits: voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
• Wellness programs: employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.
• Bonus opportunities and professional development programs.